Chapter 5

At 5 pm,

Ethan drove over to pick me up for dinner.

My parents were all smiles, warm and happy.

My sisters watched me come downstairs wearing new jewelry, excited and envious.

Ethan had sent over this set of jewelry specially this morning.

The wedding was in just three weeks.

Everything was progressing smoothly according to plan.

If I said I wanted to call off the wedding now,

Both families would immediately brand me the villain.

I looked at Ethan.

He was still handsome and charming, elegant and unrivaled.

His eyes were full of tenderness as he looked at me.

My best friend once told me, "It's good enough if men are willing to act."

"It's best if they can keep up the act for a lifetime."

"Because in the end, all love and marriage turn out the same way."

"Olivia." Ethan held out his hand to me.

He was smiling, but deep in his eyes was coldness.

"When I first saw this jewelry set, I knew it would suit you perfectly."

He took my hand, his eyes full of admiration.

I let him hold me, saying a proper goodbye to my family.

He gentlemanly helped me into the car.

Then we went to that overpriced restaurant with mediocre food.

But halfway through the meal,

His phone suddenly vibrated.

I watched him pick up his phone, his expression changing slightly.

My heart knew exactly what was happening.

Seeing through his pathetic act and my own pitiful situation.