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Althea stood at the doorway of the bridal suite, her heart heavy with a weight she couldn't shake. The dress lay on the bed, pristine and untouched, a cruel reminder of everything she had lost. It wasn't supposed to be her walking down the aisle, pledging herself to a man she barely knew. But here she was, forced to step into her sister's place. Her sister's choice to leave had devastated her. She had rejected a life that demanded sacrifice and duty, choosing freedom over family. And Althea, for all her anger and confusion, was left with no choice but to save the family's reputation. She had to wear the dress, say the vows, and marry a man she didn't love. Her fingers trembled as she adjusted the veil, staring at her reflection. She looked perfect-beautiful, poised-but she didn't feel that way. She felt like a shadow, a replacement for the woman who should've been here. The weight of the gown suffocated her as she prepared to step into a life that wasn't hers to claim. She wasn't ready for this. She wasn't ready to marry him. But with every step she took toward the chapel, the reality set in. There was no turning back. And there, at the altar, stood Elijah. His eyes locked on hers as she approached, his gaze intense, unreadable. A faint smile curved his lips, one she couldn't quite decipher, but there was something in it that made her blood run cold. Satisfaction. He looked at her as if she were an object, something to be claimed. With each step, his smile deepened, pleased with what was walking toward him. He wasn't looking at her as a woman to be loved. He was looking at her as a prize, something that had finally fallen into his grasp. Althea's throat tightened. She couldn't turn back now, not with everyone watching. As she reached the altar, she realized the vows she was about to speak weren't hers to make. They had been written for her sister, and now she would speak them, to a man who had claimed her sister's life and was now claiming hers by default.

(MATURE CONTENT) "What's your story?" he asks looking at me his voice as deep as the ocean, making me feel he really wanted to listen to me, I look at him puzzled, I wanted to speak but his sharp eyes shimmer under the moonlight hypnotizing me, making me want to keep gazing at him. "Will you marry me?" I asked him. I asked a stranger to marry me when he asked me what my story was. Only an insane person would do that and it was safe to say Peral was not in a clear state of mind, she was about to lose her mother, and all she could think about was to make her every wish come true, even if meant for her to marry, marry anyone. Peral asked a stranger to marry her, but regretted it right after, but what will happen if the man agrees to marry her? will she go ahead with the plan and marry him? Chapter update: Everyday.. (yes, please pray for my sanity) I am not perfect with writing but I love writing stories, so here I am and I hope you find it a good read, and if you do please give me power stones. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my book, and please consider supporting me!!! The book is in a huge editing process, I really hope you to be patient with me in writing the masterpiece you'd love to read! P.S the cover picture doesn't belong to me, if you want me to take it down please let me know!! (kids... read at your own risk)

Lu Hanbing felt someone's presence in the room and cautiously opened the door to his room and witness the same view he detests. "Mr. Lu, I know you like what you see," Xingyi says leaning on the bed gazing, inviting him to join her in the bed. "Take this trash out of my room!" Hanbing demanded the guards. Lu Hanbing was not startled to find the lady on the bed; he had been dealing with this for a long time and had become accustomed to it, but Mrs. Lu was not ready to accept it. Mrs. Lu desired his son Lu Hanbing to find a woman capable of keeping him happy and caring for the kid. But Lu Hanbing had different ideas and was not ready to marry; women caused him to lose his temper, and simply the thought of marrying and living with someone made him feel disgusted. He'd rather spend his entire fortune hiring the best nanny for his daughter than tie the knot, but Mrs. Lu was not going to give up and strikes at him when he least expected it. Leaving him with only two choices to either listen to his mother and get what he wants, or deny her orders and witness his child being taken away from him. (I am trying hard to write the book with a great plot and make as fewer grammatical mistakes as I can, to help you enjoy the story, but still, mistakes may be seen, so I request you to please be patient and support me in my journey as a writer.) Thank you and enjoy!