Chapter 4

The third day. My wedding to Benjamin White.

"Elaine, I finally made it to this day."

Everyone was celebrating our union.

Benjamin's parents gathered around my parents, promising:

"We'll love Elaine as our own daughter."

"Benjamin will treat her right, never let her down! Right, Ben?"

"Yeah, I will."

Benjamin nodded solemnly, his hand trembling as he held mine.

Only when the limo reached the hotel and I spotted Chloe among the guests did he freeze.

But the shock vanished instantly.

Especially when he brushed past Chloe.

His fingers lightly grazed hers.

The hand wearing our wedding band.

"What's wrong?" He turned to me.

"Miss Vance is here too. For the bouquet toss, let's invite her up, okay?" I asked pointedly.

Benjamin paused, his eyes drowning in fake affection.

"Okay. Whatever you want, sweetheart."

The ceremony began.

Chloe sat in the front row, gazing at Benjamin with a mix of longing and resentment.

Benjamin played the devoted groom, but his occasional glances towards her held an intimacy only they understood.

Suddenly, I saw Chloe tug at her neckline.

Revealing a small tattoo.

Benjamin's initials.

"Bathroom," she mouthed at him.

His eyes narrowed. He let go of my hand.

"Elaine, I really need the restroom. Can we just..."

"Stop the music, please!"

"Everyone, today is my wedding to Benjamin White. But first, I'd like to show you a video."