Regrt 299

Chapter 299

I had to admit, it was quite heartbreaking.

When Ryan and I got married, there was no engagement party. Even the wedding was handled entirely by Grandpa. He only reluctantly made an appearance. It wasn’t grand at all because he said he didn’t want it to be public. The wedding was attended only by the Frost family and close friends, making it as simple as a dinner party.

From our marriage to divorce, outsiders only knew that he pampered his wife, but few knew who his wife actually was.

I repressed my emotions, shifted my gaze, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ryan striding in with a custom–made tailcoat, his expression cold and detached.

On his arm was Bethany, wearing a dress I had designed myself. They looked like a golden couple, their attire shimmering and radiant. Their appearance drew many guests‘ attention.

Several people tried to approach and ingratiate themselves.

However, Bethany walked towards me, embodying the demeanor of the hostess. “Ms. Wason, I invited you here today just to ensure there are no issues with the dress. It wouldn’t upset you, would it.”

Jane warned in a flat tone, “Bethany, I advise you not to ruin your own good day.”

In work, Bethany was adept at social niceties, but privately, she was not a pushover. She was the kind of person who would only act in self–defense if someone crossed her.

Bethany’s voice was cold. “Am I speaking to you?”

“I’m in a good mood.” I gently tugged Jane, fixed my gaze on Bethany, and said, “Congratulations on your

engagement.”

‘Don’t let your gaze linger on me, the insignificant ex–wife.‘

I didn’t want to get involved in these troubles any longer. Once today’s engagement party was over, I hoped everything would come to a close.

Throughout the event, I didn’t glance at Ryan at all.

I neither wanted to nor dared to.

Bethany seemed surprised for a moment. “I didn’t expect Ms. Wilson to be so able to move on.”

She shook Ryan’s arm and continued, “Ryan, you weren’t just married by agreement, without any feelings, were you? Ms. Wilson must have had someone else she liked.”

Ryan looked at her as if he had heard a joke, his gaze cold. “Aren’t we the same? Just a marriage of convenience, each fulfilling our own needs.”

Bethany’s attempt to embarrass me ended up backfiring on her. She pouted at Ryan and said coquettishly, “So what if you were? You’re divorced now. But with me, as long as we’re married, we’ll never be apart!”

Whether she said this for Ryan’s sake or for mine, I couldn’t tell.

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Chapter 299

Naturally, I didn’t want to stay here and make a fool of myself. As they flirted and bickered, I pulled Jane to a quiet corner where no one noticed us.

After that, Bethany didn’t have time to bother me anymore.

Probably, her main purpose today was to show me how she stood by Ryan’s side.

During the engagement ceremony, a song I really liked was unexpectedly played. As the singer’s voice flowed, it pulled my thoughts away.

This song, which I had listened to countless times before, always made me imagine a future with Ryan. But now… waking up from the dream, he stood beside another person.

“Ah!”

Suddenly, there was a gasp from the stage, and the guests collectively whispered in surprise.

Due to the status of the two families, no one dared to speak loudly, but their expressions varied.

I came back to my senses and saw Bethany’s dress had fallen off her shoulder. Although she caught it in time, it was almost as if she had exposed herself. The white strap on her shoulder had sapped, and the fabric was falling apart.

My head buzzed, and I heard Jane say, “Oh no, help… Charlotte, how did this happen?”

I clenched my fists. “I don’t know…”