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He had said that I was too busy planning the wedding alone and that he wanted to share the burden.
At the time, I had smiled so happily, completely unaware that he was personally preparing this for Chloe Davies.
Ethan’s voice was barely a whisper.
“Keep it down, don’t let Moon hear.”
He quickly got up and rushed into the bedroom, our eyes meeting.
All traces of awkwardness had vanished from Ethan’s face.
He walked towards me with a slight, low chuckle.
“Moon, I’m so sorry I couldn’t go wedding dress shopping with you yesterday.”
“Did you pick one out? Do you have pictures? My Moon looks beautiful in anything.”
He spoke, a polite pretense of concern, as he went through his morning routine.
reality, his mind was crystal clear.
His concern for me was just a routine courtesy.
His response to my choices was just polite acknowledgment.
I watched him move around the room, huge dark circles under my eyes, until he was ready to leave, then I called out to him.
“Ethan Carter, are you really willing to marry me?”
A week ago, Ethan had proposed to me out of nowhere.
There were no flowers, no diamond ring.
“Moon, will you marry me?”
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I hadn’t doubted him; I simply saw it as an unexpected joy in my life.
My eyes filled with tears, and I nodded silently, again and again.
“Moon, are you really willing to marry me?”
Ethan had asked for reassurance multiple times, and I had answered firmly, “Yes.”
But I had never asked him if he was willing to marry me.
I wanted an answer that would utterly crush my hope, once and for all.
Ethan’s hurried steps hung suspended in the air.
Three seconds later, he offered comfort in an incredibly gentle tone.
“What’s wrong? Are you unhappy about planning the wedding?”
“It’s okay if you can’t get the wedding wine right away, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
“Good girl, the firm has something urgent. We can talk about it tonight, okay?”
I still pressed on, unwilling to give up.
“But we arranged to take our wedding photos today,”
Ethan never liked my stubbornness. What he said wouldn’t change, and I couldn’t change it.
A ripple crossed the man’s calm face, and his voice began to show impatience.
“Didn’t I tell you the firm has something urgent? Jenna Miller, what is wrong with you today?”
“If you don’t want to go, just go take them yourself. Leave a blank space and I’ll just be Photoshopped in later.”
*And, forget about the invitations for now. The firm just landed a big case, so let’s just go get our marriage license first.”
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No sooner had he spoken than the man left without looking back.
Overnight, Ethan Carter was like a stranger had taken over his body.
He felt like a dream I’d had.
I no longer recognized the man I had loved for three years.
Through the window, I saw his frantic silhouette for the first time.
So this was the pace someone takes when rushing to meet the person they truly desire.
In that moment, I knew for certain that Ethan Carter no longer loved me.
In the days that followed, he was always out early and back late.
It was through Chloe Davies’s social media that I learned.
In three days, they had completed three years of my plans.
Day one: they picked out wedding dresses together.
Day two: they took their photos together.
Day three: they finished writing the invitations together.
And I completely gave up on everything to do with Ethan Carter.
Day one: I rented out the vineyard.
Day two: I sold all my wine.
Day three: I packed my bags, alone.
Day four: It was the day of Ethan Carter and Chloe Davies’s wedding.
And it was the day for me to wisely leave.
At four in the morning, Ethan rushed out, citing a court appearance.
My sleepy eyes caught him
“Ethan Carter, this is a new wine I made. I wish you all the best.”
Since I was leaving, a dignified farewell was the best outcome.
We met over wine, so let it end with wine.
Ethan paused, then smiled and agreed.
“Okay, when this busy period is over, we’ll drink it together.”
I lowered my head, looking at my curled toes.
“Take it with you. If you win the case, consider it a victory toast.”
Ethan looked at my unusual behavior with a puzzled expression.
He knew I always trusted him unconditionally.
So, he knew I wouldn’t find out he was getting married today.
Anthat moment, he naturally couldn’t be bothered with me.
His bride was eagerly awaiting him; how could he bear to make her wait?
He gently patted my head and disappeared into the night.
At the wedding venue, Chloe Davies Immediately spotted my wine.
Ethan, can I use this bottle for our toast?”
You know I’m not a big drinker, but Jenna’s wine is
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“You know I’m not a big drinker, but Jenna’s wine is always so sweet, perfect for today, don’t you think?”
Ethan couldn’t bear to refuse, so he immediately poured the wine.
But the moment he tasted it, he froze.
The wine glass slipped from his hand and shattered. He tore off the celebratory boutonniere and started to leave.
Just as I was about to board the plane, my phone suddenly rang.
Caller ID- Ethan Carter.
