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I was obsessed with Jack, willing to become his wife and cover up his affair with his childhood sweetheart.
"I'm bringing Sophia back to the apartment tonight. You'd better disappear for a while."
While recovering in the guest bedroom, I witnessed them enter the front door entangled, not even bothering to close the master bedroom door before they started frantically tearing at each other's clothes.
My understanding of love was pure—to love someone meant accepting everything they loved.
I was bewitched by Jack. Since I couldn't win his heart, I was content to be Mrs. Harrison in name only.
However, when that hurricane hit, I watched Jack rush to Sophia's side, holding her tightly as they fled from danger.
Meanwhile, I was crushed beneath fallen billboards, utility poles, and building debris, closing my eyes forever.
I regretted it deeply, realizing that no amount of adoration was worth more than my own life.
Given a second chance, I resolved to sever my obsession with Jack.
This time, though, he would be the one to taste regret.

From Doormat to Diva

I turned around and saw Jack standing not far away, his expression tinged with suspicion.


"Oh, I had a bit of an allergic reaction to the mango dessert. I wanted to ask Ethan if he had any antihistamines," I explained.


Jack glanced at my swollen lips, his expression showing understanding.


As my husband in name only, he showed no concern for my physical well-being.


"You're still my legal wife. Be mindful of appearances in public," he admonished.


I nodded, then suddenly feigned a look of panic.


Hearing this, he immediately turned around, almost instinctively rushing towards where I was pointing.


But there was only a wall there. Where was Sophia?


"Emma. Harrison." Jack said through gritted teeth.


I shrugged innocently. "Sorry, I must have been mistaken."


After the birthday party, a few uneventful days passed before I finally joined the team on the ski trip.


Chapter 9