That evening, Zachary had someone force Duncan to sign the divorce papers.
On the wedding day, sunlight streamed through the colorful stained glass windows, casting dreamy shadows in the sacred white chapel.
I wore my wedding dress and slowly walked into the chapel.
Thunderous applause erupted, and flower petals fell like rain.
“Valerie, don’t get married.”
Suddenly, I saw Duncan trembling as he ran toward me.
He ran to my side and extended his hand.
A ring made from his finger bone lay quietly in his palm. The bone had been polished smooth, with traces of blood still remaining.
I was startled and felt nauseous.
“Valerie, you once made a ring for me, but I didn’t treasure it at the time…
“Now, I’ve made you a ring from my broken finger bone. Can you forgive the foolish things I did before?”
The man’s face showed a gentle yet insane smile.
“Put it on, and we’ll be together forever, never to be separated.”
I was stunned, somewhat confused by his actions.
The man gripped my hand tightly, his eyes bright and his tone sincere.
“Let’s remarry, okay?”
My tone was firm.
“Impossible. Get away from me!”
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The man’s face turned vicious.
“You divorced me just to marry your brother?”
I stared at that ring, my body trembling uncontrollably.
Some people in the audience knew Zachary and that he had a sister.
But they didn’t know we weren’t blood–related.
The audience gasped.
“Oh my God, how can siblings be together? This is forbidden love!”
“This is truly eye–opening. This is definitely big news. The famous Mr. Rodriguez is actually marrying his own sister. Incest is disgusting!”
“They’re so dramatic, I almost started rooting for them!”
The scene before me was beyond anything I could comprehend. Fear and unease engulfed me like a tide.
Because of Duncan’s words, the wedding became a mess.
Reporters took sensational photos and uploaded them online, causing an uproar.
And I, at the center of the storm, was surrounded by a crowd of media reporters.
“Ms. Scott, when did you fall in love with your brother?”
“Can you answer that? This is very important to us.
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“Ms. Scott, this goes against ethics. How could you do such a thing?”
Microphones crowded around me, nearly suffocating me. I explained weakly, but they didn’t believe me.
Duncan raised his eyebrows smugly at me.
“See? You can only choose me!
“Valerie, stop being stubborn and come back with me. I can explain to you.”
I said with disgust, “Impossible!
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“You’ve hurt me so many times. If I forgive you again, I’d be helping you hurt my past self.
“Duncan, stop having these foolish fantasies.”
“Who says she can only choose you?”
Fortunately, Zachary arrived at the scene at last and drove away the reporters for me.
He stood in front of the cameras and told everyone that I was his fiancée.
Calmly and confidently, he explained our relationship to everyone and presented our report.
Only then did people stop talking.
The reporters who had just bullied me were kicked out.
Duncan was also taken away.
His face showed defiance, with thick crimson and madness surging in his eyes.
“Valerie, you still love me, don’t you?
“I will definitely win
you
back.”
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”
Zachary held my hand, his palm warm, gripping mine tightly.
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