Chapter 2 That evening , Darian came knocking at my parents ' door . My mom thought we were just having a typical couple's argument and told me to go back with him to talk things through . When we stopped outside our wedding home , he grabbed my hand . " Why didn't you come try on the dress tonight ? " Seeing the hesitation and that flicker of guilt in his eyes , I suddenly felt like it wasn't worth it at all . I pulled my hand back slowly and shut my eyes . " I wasn't feeling well . Didn't feel like going . " " Did you see a doctor ? " " It's nothing . " This book had been added on your bookshelf . The car fell quiet . My heart sank . There was a time when just saying I didn't feel well would make him insist on taking me to the hospital , even when I said I was fine . Now , there was only silence . I told myself I wouldn't cry over him again , but the tears came anyway . Darian saw my red eyes in the mirror . He scowled . " What's with the drama , Roxanne ? You skipped the fitting , said you're sick , but wouldn't get help , now you're crying ? What am I supposed to think ? " Hearing his cold questioning , I felt completely hollowed out . I finally realized that when I wasn't loved , even my tears were just a nuisance . But before Yvette returned , he'd hold me and whisper , " Please don't cry . It breaks my heart to see you like this . " 08:41 Chapter 2 I couldn't take it anymore . " You know exactly why I didn't go ! You took Yvette ... " 著 Before I could finish , I saw Yvette stepping out of our wedding home wearing Dariar's shirt He looked uneasy and explained , " Yvie wasn't feeling well . I didn't want to leave her alone , so I brought her here . " I stared at Yvette wearing his shirt and laughed through tears . " We're done . " " Don't be like that . " I could see the old impatience in his eyes , but he forced himself to sound gentle . " Come on , we're getting married soon . " I snapped and threw my bag down . " You remember that ? Then what is she doing here ? In your shirt ? " I felt like a volcano ready to erupt . The strap of my bag scratched his cheek . He shot me an icy look . " You're impossible . She had nothing to sleep in , so I lent her something . Is that a crime ? " Out of everything , she had to choose that shirt . Anyone could see what she was doing . But Darian refused to . Yvette walked over , teary - eyed , the shirt hardly covering her hips . " Roxie , please don't be mad at Darian . We're just friends . I'm sorry . " I smirked coldly . " Put some clothes on first . Wouldn't want you catching a cold or slipping into the wrong bed by accident . " Yvette went pale . Tears rolled down . Darian grabbed my arm . " Enough . I brought her here . If you're mad , be mad at me . " Now apologize . " I shook him off . " Why should I ? " Ever since Yvette came back , I have always had to give way . Every time she cried , it was always 08.41 Chapter 2 my fault . I was my parents ' daughter too . I didn't deserve this . I turned and walked away , crying quietly . Darian didn't follow Trying not to sob , I didn't want to worry my parents , so I took a taxi to a hotel . This wasn't the first time he chose Yvette over me . Once , when we were camping , she scratched her leg on a branch . He carried her down the mountain and forgot I was still there . I woke up alone after dark , wind howling . Terrified , I called him . " Yvie's hurt . I'm at the hospital . I'm busy . " That was his response . Then he turned off his phone . I called again and again , but only a robot voice answered . I had to call the police to get down . Later that night , someone knocked on my hotel room door . It was Darian , his eyes red . He held me tight . " Roxie , stop , okay ? Nothing's going on with me and Yvette . She just wanted to try on a wedding dress . " All this distrust ... It's exhausting . " He rested his head on my shoulder , pinching my cheek the way he used to . " Don't be mad . You checked the wedding stuff yesterday , right ? Don't forget the invitations . " Then he hugged me again . " Even if you didn't , it's okay . Nothing will stop our wedding . " I looked into his eyes , my hand tightening around the invitation in my pocket . He didn't know that I never changed the name on the invitations . And I wasn't going to marry him . 08:41 Chapter 3 285 Woucher Chapter 3