My GF Cheated With Her Bestie's Brother—So I Married Her Best Friend Instead!

Ani Blue Ch

Seven years together... until she cheated with her best friend's brother and thought I'd never leave.  She hid their affair behind late-night texts, secret meetings, and countless lies while believing I would always stay. But after discovering the truth, I made one shocking decision that changed everything—I asked her best friend to marry me on the very day she planned to marry the man she chose over me.  What followed was the ultimate revenge, heartbreaking regret, and a wedding no one saw coming.  If you enjoy anime recap, romance anime, revenge anime, betrayal stories, drama anime, manhwa recap, and emotional love stories, this story is for you.  👍 Like the video, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: Would you forgive someone who betrayed you after seven years together?  #AnimeRecap #AnimeExplained #RomanceAnime #RevengeStory #DramaAnime

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00:00My CEO girlfriend is drop-dead gorgeous, but I never worry about other men eyeing her

00:04Because on the very first day we got together I told her if you ever betray me

00:08I will leave you forever the moment she hears this Serena is instantly on edge

00:12She immediately cuts ties with every man around her

00:15She never attends social events and even keeps a 30-foot distance from any man when she goes out

00:19Until her best friend's younger brother shows up that is when this hard-won piece shatters

00:24The two of them share an instant electric attraction crossing the line again and again

00:28Even planning a secret wedding behind my back

00:30Serena thinks she can keep this buried forever, but I still catch on

00:34I go straight to my girlfriend's best friend Vivian

00:36Since your brother stole my girlfriend, why don't you marry me instead?

00:39Our wedding will be on the exact same day as theirs

00:41Hearing this, Vivian raises her eyes slightly, then slowly stands and walks away

00:45The light in my eyes dies instantly

00:47This reaction does not surprise me

00:49After all, Vivian is the ice queen of our social circle, and I have already braced myself for rejection

00:53But the very next second a cool voice falls into my ears

00:56If that day truly comes, I will marry you

00:59The moment her words land, the woman vanishes from the restaurant

01:02I freeze

01:03It takes me a long moment to snap out of it

01:05She actually said yes

01:06I steady myself, stand up, and am about to leave

01:09Then my pupils shrink

01:10The restaurant door swings open nearby

01:12My girlfriend Serena walks in holding hands with a young man

01:15He cuts her steak for her, fixes her hair, even dabs her lips with a napkin

01:19Every move is practiced, effortless

01:21But today is our seven-year anniversary

01:23On my phone, the message Serena sent not long ago stings

01:26Ethan, I'm working late today

01:28Don't wait up for me

01:28I watch this scene in silence

01:30A faint smile creeps across my lips

01:32Once, it was she who used the most burning love to crack open my frozen heart

01:36Seven years together, and she spoiled me rotten

01:38I once believed we would be in love forever, until Jaden appeared

01:41Her best friend's younger brother

01:43She showers Jaden with affection and protection

01:45And because of some ridiculous game, she plans a fake wedding with Jaden behind my back

01:49Someone in our circle secretly tips me off

01:51I want to confront her, but outside the private room I overhear her chatting with her friends

01:55Serena, you're not the type to just do whatever a game tells you

01:58Don't tell me you actually fell for Jaden

02:00Serena stays completely silent

02:02The whole room erupts

02:03You really fell for Jaden

02:04What about Ethan?

02:06Didn't you used to love him to death?

02:07Serena's low voice drifts out slowly

02:09Seven years

02:10Even the hottest guy gets boring after seven years

02:12This fake wedding is just a beautiful dream I'm giving myself

02:15Once the dream ends, I'll go back to Ethan

02:17And keep being his devoted, perfect girlfriend

02:19Thinking about this, I wipe my tears

02:21Refuse to look at them again, and turn to leave

02:23The first thing I do is gather every memento from our seven years together

02:27I throw all of it into the trash without hesitation

02:29Just as I turn to go back inside, I run straight into Serena

02:32Who has just come home

02:33Ethan, what did you just throw away?

02:35I look at her calmly

02:36Some trash

02:37Serena thinks nothing of it and pulls me into her arms

02:40It's cold out

02:41Why aren't you wearing more?

02:42The moment she finishes, she quickly takes off her coat and drapes it over me

02:45I am about to push it away, when my hand brushes a pocket and pulls out a few strawberry candies

02:50Serena sees this and lets out a helpless little laugh

02:52He loves sweets, so I always keep some on me

02:55The kid has such a sweet tooth

02:56Just like you used to, Ethan

02:57I twitch the corners of my mouth, say nothing, and walk silently back inside

03:01The next day, Serena and I are eating breakfast

03:03The housekeeper watches us with a warm smile

03:06Mr. Jiang, did you two have a nice anniversary yesterday?

03:09Serena's body stiffens instantly, as if it has only just hit her

03:12Panic flashes across her face

03:13I'm sorry Ethan, there was too much going on at work yesterday

03:16I forgot, I do not expose her lie

03:18I just smile softly and say

03:20It's fine

03:21Seeing my reaction, Serena feels even more guilty

03:23She jumps up and calls her assistant

03:25Cancel all my meetings today

03:26Then she murmurs something else into the phone

03:28After hanging up, she walks over and says gently

03:30Let me make up for yesterday's anniversary today

03:33You've always wanted to see a meteor shower, right?

03:35I'll take you

03:36On the way up, the entire mountain road is lined with string lights glowing warmly

03:39When we reach the top, the summit is already surrounded by fresh flowers flown in from somewhere

03:44A long dining table sits at the center, candles flickering, the food exquisite

03:48Clearly Serena had someone set all this up

03:50But there is no smile on my face

03:52And Serena does not even notice

03:53Because she has been busy the whole time

03:55Her head down, texting someone on her phone

03:57When I glance over, she turns to the side and says softly

04:00Some work stuff I need to handle online

04:02Be good, don't be mad at me

04:03But my sharp eyes catch Jaden's profile picture

04:06It is a selfie of his, unmistakable

04:08As the meteor shower is about to begin

04:09Serena is setting up a tent

04:11Her phone, left to the side, keeps buzzing non-stop

04:14Annoyed, I pick it up and type in my own birthday

04:16Incorrect passcode flashes across the screen

04:18My fingers tremble

04:20She used this password for 7 years

04:22And now it has been changed

04:23I lower my lashes

04:24Try Jaden's birthday

04:25And sure enough, the phone unlocks

04:27The first thing I see is her chat with Jaden

04:29The entire afternoon she has been right here with me

04:32Yet her conversation with Jaden never stopped

04:34Just then, a new message pops up from him

04:36Serena, I miss you so much

04:38Seeing Serena walking this way

04:39I darken the screen and hand it back

04:41Your phone kept going off

04:42Serena freezes for a second

04:44Carefully studying my expression

04:45Once she confirms nothing is off

04:47She takes the phone and sees Jaden's I miss you

04:49Her expression tightens slightly

04:50Then the sky is streaked with light after light

04:53The meteor shower is here

04:54After admiring the rare spectacle for one second

04:57I close my eyes, press my palms together

04:59And start to make a wish

05:01I do not actually have a wish

05:02I am making a bet

05:03A bet on these few seconds while my eyes are closed

05:06Is she wishing alongside me

05:07Or is she thinking about Jaden

05:09Who just said he misses her

05:10I silently count down in my head

05:12When I reach one, I open my eyes

05:14She is already gone

05:15My phone buzzes

05:16It is a hurried message from Serena

05:18Ethan, I'm sorry

05:19Something urgent came up

05:20I have to go

05:21Can you watch the rest on your own this time?

05:23I'll be with you next time

05:24Reading these words, I let out a bitter, self-mocking laugh

05:27No need

05:28I will never need you by my side again

05:30The meteor shower ends completely

05:31I walk down the mountain alone

05:33Serena took the car

05:34The location is remote

05:35There is no way to get a ride

05:37I can only walk

05:38I do not know how long I walk

05:39By the time I get home my feet are a bloody mess

05:41But I take off my shoes without any expression

05:43Clean the wounds with alcohol

05:44And bandage myself up

05:46Serena comes home right as she sees this

05:48Her face changes instantly

05:49She rushes over

05:50Ethan, how did you do this to yourself?

05:52I casually explain what happened

05:54Serena's breath catches

05:55She apologizes immediately

05:56It's all my fault

05:58There was something really important I had to deal with

06:00So I left in a rush

06:00I completely forgot to send a driver for you

06:02As she speaks, she crouches down

06:04Places both of my feet on her knees

06:06And gently, carefully tends to my wounds

06:08Staring at the top of her dark hair, I think silently

06:10So going to see Jaden counts as something really important in her heart

06:13Back then, I went to another city for dance training

06:15Because I was too talented, my roommate shut me out completely

06:18One day it was snowing hard

06:19When I called her, something in my voice was off

06:21She picked up on it instantly and asked

06:23What happened?

06:24My eyes turned red

06:25I hid the truth on instinct

06:26Nothing

06:27I just miss you

06:28Serena said nothing at the time

06:29But the next day she showed up outside my dormitory

06:32Carrying a breakfast that was still warm

06:33The moment I saw her, I was overjoyed

06:35I asked how she could possibly be here

06:37She just smiled and held me

06:39My boy missed me, so of course I came

06:40In that moment, I cried so hard I could not speak

06:43But now, that same love has shifted to someone else

06:46I take a deep breath and pull my legs back

06:48It's late

06:49Let's sleep

06:50Hearing this she pauses for a moment

06:52Then wraps her arms around me

06:53Her warm lips lean in

06:54But I instinctively turn my face away and push her off

06:57Serena stops, assuming it is because of my injuries

06:59She thinks nothing more of it

07:01Lies down beside me and pulls me into her arms

07:03After a moment, her low voice comes

07:05Tomorrow is Jaden's birthday

07:07He invited both of us

07:08I stay silent, saying nothing

07:10Seeing that I want to refuse, Serena's tone grows even softer

07:13Jaden really likes you

07:14I know you don't like going out unless it's for a dance tour

07:17But just make an exception this once, for him

07:19The bedside lamp goes dark

07:20I close my eyes, knowing that refusing would be pointless

07:23Jaden's birthday gala is grand

07:25Glamorous guests mingle over champagne

07:26The moment we arrive, Jaden sprints over

07:29Hooks his arm through mine affectionately and says

07:31Ethan!

07:32I thought you wouldn't come

07:33I'm such a huge fan of yours

07:34Your eternal green piece is still used as a teaching example at our academy

07:37My dream is to become a dazzling dancer just like you

07:40At this point, he blushes and glances at Serena

07:43And to find a girlfriend as amazing as Serena

07:45I discreetly pull my hand free

07:47I can't speak to the first wish, but the second one?

07:49You'll definitely make that happen

07:51Serena's chest tightens instantly

07:53Ethan, what do you mean by that?

07:55I look at her with a smile that does not reach my eyes

07:57Don't you have plenty of great girlfriends?

07:59They must be just as impressive as you

08:01Just set Jaden up with one of them

08:03Jaden bites his lip, then breaks into a bright smile

08:05Oh yes, please

08:07Thank you in advance, Serena

08:08The instant those words leave his mouth

08:10The woman's face goes dark

08:11You're too young, no dating

08:13I catch the jealousy in her eyes but say nothing

08:15After that, Serena pours almost all of her attention onto Jaden

08:18When Jaden raises a glass of wine to his lips

08:21She presses his hand down

08:22No drinking

08:23You know you can't handle it

08:24When he gets a little too close to another woman

08:26She pulls him straight into her arms

08:28Do you even know what she's after?

08:30Don't lean on her

08:30Stay within ten feet of me

08:32Outside the crowd I let out a self-mocking laugh

08:34Swirling my glass carelessly

08:35My presence is like a rose swaying gracefully

08:38Drawing more than a few stares

08:39Several women can no longer hold back and approach me for my number

08:42One of Serena's friends nudges her with an elbow

08:45Serena, look over there

08:46Aren't you going to do something?

08:47Your boyfriend is so popular

08:48If you don't step in soon, someone's going to steal him

08:50Serena only gives a casual glance

08:52He won't go anywhere

08:53I'm not far from him

08:54Hearing this, I let out a quiet laugh

08:56Then reject every woman in front of me without expression

08:58As the crowd thins out, I happen to spot a girl standing in front of Jaden

09:02Grabbing his hand and flirting

09:03She has not even finished her opening line when she is kicked three feet away

09:06The entire ballroom goes silent

09:08Every eye snapping toward the scene

09:10Serena's face is ice cold as she yanks Jaden into her arms

09:13Touch what's mine

09:14And you're dead

09:15Then, right in front of everyone

09:17She takes Jaden's hand and drags him away

09:19Every face in the room wears a different expression

09:21Whispers begin to ripple through the crowd

09:23I do not want to face this scene

09:25I steady my emotions and head for the restroom

09:27But on my way out, I catch Serena holding Jaden close

09:30Warning him in a low voice

09:31From now on, if anyone asks for your number, you refuse

09:34Got it?

09:35Jaden's eyes gleam with amusement

09:36He asks on purpose

09:37Why, Serena?

09:39Her eyes darken

09:39Her voice drops

09:40Because I don't like it

09:41Why don't you like it?

09:42He pushes for an answer

09:43The two of them stare at each other

09:45The tension is unmistakable

09:46After a long moment, Serena presses her forehead against Jaden's

09:49I don't like it because I don't like it

09:51If you dare say yes to anyone, I can't promise what I'll do

09:54Only then does Jaden smile, satisfied

09:56Fine, I get it

09:57But admit it

09:58You're the jealous type

09:59She says nothing

10:00Instead, she pulls out a pink diamond necklace called the Heart of True Love from her pocket

10:04Clasps it around his neck

10:05And holds him as if he were the most precious thing in the world

10:08Yes, I'm the jealous type

10:09And I'm yours alone

10:11I watch this scene in silence

10:12I force myself to turn away

10:14To not watch what comes next

10:16The gala does not end until late

10:18And only then do Serena and Jaden appear

10:20As Jaden sees us off, Serena suddenly remembers something and asks softly

10:23It's your birthday

10:24How come Vivian didn't show up?

10:26Jaden blinks, then shakes his head

10:27I don't know

10:28Vivian's been really busy lately

10:30Serena frowns

10:31What could possibly keep her so busy that she'd skip your birthday?

10:34Jaden pouts, looking hurt

10:35You know I can't tell her what to do

10:37I'm only her stepbrother

10:38Serena does not think much of it

10:39She ruffles his hair

10:40Don't be scared of her

10:41If anything comes up, just come to me

10:43Watching the two of them flirt like this

10:45I keep my mouth shut the entire time

10:46After they finally say goodbye, I flag down a cab

10:49We've both been drinking

10:50We can't drive

10:51It's too late to call the driver

10:53Let's just take a cab home

10:54Serena has no objections

10:55And we get in

10:56On the ride, I drift off from the alcohol

10:58While Serena keeps her eyes glued to her phone

11:00Texting someone with undeniable tenderness in her eyes

11:03When we get home, Serena steps out first

11:05As I am about to get out, the driver stops me

11:08Hey young man, you should keep an eye on your girlfriend

11:10She's got something going on

11:11I nod and manage a calm smile

11:13I know she's seeing someone else

11:14She's about to get married actually

11:15But it's fine

11:16I've got someone too

11:17And our wedding is on the same day

11:19I ignore the driver's stunned face

11:20Turn toward the villa

11:21Then pull out my phone on a second thought

11:23I text Vivian

11:24How are the wedding preparations going?

11:26Seconds later, her reply comes back

11:27That eager to marry me?

11:29I am completely stunned

11:30Is this really something Vivian would say?

11:32She is actually flirting with me

11:33I stand frozen for a long time

11:35Unable to think of a response

11:36Serena is at the front door

11:37Looking at me with a puzzled expression

11:39Ethan, why aren't you coming in?

11:41I snap back to reality

11:42Fumble to lock my phone

11:43And hurry inside

11:44After my shower

11:45I curl up under the blankets

11:46Staring at my chat with Vivian for a long time

11:49I finally type

11:50I'm just afraid you won't show up

11:51A few seconds later

11:52She replies with a voice message

11:54Don't worry

11:54I'll be right on time to pick you up

11:56Her magnetic voice makes me cover my burning ears

11:58Serena walks out of the bathroom

12:00A smile in her dark eyes

12:01Who were you just talking to?

12:03She clearly heard a woman's voice

12:04I quickly darken my phone

12:05And shove it under the pillow

12:06Nobody

12:07The obvious cover up stirs a quiet unease in Serena

12:09She slowly leans in

12:11Pressing herself over me

12:12Asking for a kiss

12:13But once again I push her away

12:14Wrap myself in the blanket

12:15And turn my back to her

12:16I haven't been sleeping well lately

12:18Maybe you should sleep in the guest room

12:19Faced with this distance

12:20Serena panics

12:21She hugs me from behind

12:23Ethan, did I do something wrong?

12:24Can we talk about it?

12:25Please don't do this to me

12:26I'm only human

12:27Every time you reject me

12:28It feels like a death sentence

12:29I let out a silent scornful laugh

12:31I am about to speak

12:32When Serena's phone suddenly rings

12:34She frowns

12:35About to decline the call

12:36But when she sees the caller ID

12:37She steps aside to answer

12:38On the other end

12:39A fragile pitiful voice comes through

12:41Serena, I had a nightmare

12:42Can you come be with me?

12:43Her heart softens instantly

12:45She murmurs

12:45Don't be scared

12:46I'll be right there

12:47After she hangs up

12:48Serena grabs her jacket

12:49Ethan, something urgent

12:50Came up at the company

12:51I have to go

12:52I know exactly what is going on

12:54But I do not call her out

12:55She does not come home

12:56For three straight days

12:57She only texts me

12:59Saying she has an important project

13:00Keeping her busy

13:01And will be back in a few days

13:02Then one day

13:03The doorbell rings

13:04I open the door

13:05To find a sharply dressed woman

13:06Mr. Zhang

13:07Hello

13:08I'm Ms. Shen's executive assistant

13:09And Ms. Shen asked me

13:10To take you to try on suits

13:12Are you available today?

13:13I pause for a moment

13:14Then nod

13:15Vivian is thorough

13:16In everything she does

13:16She has already pre-selected

13:18Several suits

13:18That would look good on me

13:19So at the shop

13:20All I need to do

13:21Is try them on

13:22One by one

13:22And pick the one

13:23I like best

13:24I am not sure

13:25If it is because

13:25Vivian's taste

13:26Is just that impeccable

13:27But every single one

13:28Feels tailor made for me

13:29Just as I cannot decide

13:30A familiar voice

13:31Comes from outside

13:32I look up

13:33And see Jaden

13:33Walking in

13:34Arm in arm with Serena

13:35Jaden stops in front of a suit

13:36His eyes sparkling

13:37As he looks at her

13:38What do you think of this suit?

13:39I'll wear it on the wedding day

13:40What do you say?

13:41Serena's eyes crinkle with a smile

13:43Pure adoration on her face

13:44Whatever you want

13:45Jaden's grin widens

13:46He is about to carry the suit

13:48Into change

13:48When he turns and freezes

13:49Ethan?

13:50At the sound of the familiar name

13:51Serena's breath hitches

13:52She spins around

13:54And finds me standing

13:54Across the room

13:55In a deep navy suit

13:56Too striking to look away from

13:57She charges over in disbelief

13:59Her dark eyes sharp with suspicion

14:01Ethan

14:01Why are you here?

14:02And why are you wearing a suit?

14:04I free my hand from hers

14:05And calmly fire back

14:06And you?

14:07Weren't you busy with a project?

14:08What are you doing here?

14:09Her expression stiffens for a second

14:11I finished up

14:12So I came to help Jaden

14:13Pick out his outfit

14:13Inside

14:14Her panic keeps growing

14:15She is about to press me further

14:16When Jaden walks over

14:17His eyes already red

14:18Serena

14:19Does Ethan want to marry you so badly

14:21That he came here to try on suits on purpose?

14:23Maybe we should just call off

14:24The game punishment

14:24In a few days

14:25We can just

14:26Before he can finish

14:27Serena's face turns cold

14:28And she cuts him off

14:29No

14:29This was decided a long time ago

14:31Then her tone softens as she turns to me

14:33Coaxing

14:34Ethan

14:34I know you really want to get married

14:36But we've been together so long

14:37We're only one piece of paper away from being married

14:39It'll happen sooner or later

14:40I'll get it done

14:41So don't rush okay?

14:42A wave of bitter irony hits me

14:44I do not explain

14:45I simply go along with her

14:46No rush

14:47I'm only wearing a suit

14:48Because I happened to walk by

14:49And thought they looked nice

14:50I've tried them on

14:51So I'll head out now

14:52You two carry on

14:53I change out of the suit

14:54And step outside

14:55The assistant is waiting for me right away

14:57Mr. Jiang

14:58Did any of them work for you?

14:59I nod

14:59The last one I tried on

15:01Report back to Ms. Shen

15:02I can get home on my own

15:03The second the car pulls away

15:05Serena and Jaden happen to walk out of the shop

15:07Serena frowns and quickly comes to my side

15:09Ethan

15:10Who were you just talking to?

15:11That woman looked a lot like Vivian's assistant

15:13I brush it off casually

15:14She was just asking for directions

15:16Serena still feels something is off

15:18She furrows her brow

15:19About to push further

15:20When Jaden cheerfully cuts in

15:22Ethan

15:22Serena bought me a yacht

15:23We're throwing a party on it today

15:25Why don't you come with us?

15:26A yacht?

15:27I cannot help but glance at Serena

15:28Sure enough

15:29Guilt flickers across her face

15:30I curl my lips into something between a smile and a smirk

15:33You two go ahead

15:34I'll pass

15:35But just as I turn to leave

15:36Jaden grabs my arm

15:37And stubbornly drags me into the car

15:39The moment we board the yacht

15:40The sea breeze brushes my face

15:42Carrying a taste of freedom

15:43As soon as Jaden appears

15:44The crowd of guests swarms over to him

15:46Jaden

15:46Ms. Sue spoils you way too much

15:48A yacht this luxurious

15:49Bought just like that

15:50And named after you?

15:52We're so jealous

15:53Right?

15:53We've never heard of Ms. Sue treating anyone this well

15:56Jaden you must be the only one

15:57Does Ms. Sue have feelings for Jaden?

15:59You two would make a great couple

16:00As the comments go further and further off track

16:02Serena's face darkens

16:04What nonsense

16:04I have a boyfriend

16:05She quickly grabs my hand

16:07Ethan

16:07Don't mind them

16:08They're just joking

16:09The moment Jaden hears Serena shut them down without hesitation

16:12His smile freezes for a split second

16:14What are you guys even talking about?

16:16Serena and Vivian are best friends

16:17She only looks after me for Vivian's sake

16:19An awkward silence hangs for a beat

16:21Everyone quickly apologizes

16:22Then starts hyping up a party game to liven things up

16:24I do not want to join

16:25But Jaden pulls me in

16:27Unbelievably I lose the very first round

16:29I draw a penalty card

16:30It reads

16:31Tell a secret

16:31I go silent for a long moment before speaking

16:34In five days

16:35Something big is going to happen

16:36Everyone's curiosity ignites

16:38They press me for details

16:39Under their eager stares

16:41I have no intention of revealing the answer

16:43Only Serena looks visibly uneasy

16:45She grips my hand

16:46Ethan do you know something?

16:47I play dumb

16:48Know what?

16:48She slowly releases my hand

16:50And stares deep into my eyes

16:51Reading every flicker on my face

16:53After a long pause

16:54She decides not to push any further

16:56Perhaps it is because

16:57She keeps turning over my answer in her head

16:59Serena stays distracted

17:00After a few more rounds

17:01She finally loses

17:03Her penalty

17:03Kiss the man on her left

17:05That man is Jaden

17:06I pick up a glass

17:07I'll drink instead

17:08Everyone glances at Jaden

17:09Then starts chanting

17:10No way!

17:11That doesn't count!

17:12The chanting grows louder

17:13In the middle of the uproar

17:15I suddenly stand

17:15Everyone thinks I am angry

17:17And scrambles to react

17:18Ethan

17:18It's just a game

17:19Don't be a sore loser

17:21Exactly

17:21This is totally normal for people our age

17:23I sweep my gaze across every person in the room

17:26I know most of them are Jaden's friends

17:27Clearly here to play wingmen for him

17:29I say nothing

17:30I merely twitch my lips

17:31Then step behind Serena and give her a push

17:33Caught off guard

17:34She loses her balance

17:35Stumbles straight toward Jaden

17:36And falls into his arms

17:37Before she can even react

17:39Jaden wraps his arms around her neck

17:41And shyly deepens the kiss

17:42Three seconds later

17:43Serena snaps to her senses

17:45She shoves him away

17:46And stares at me in disbelief

17:47I just give a faint smile

17:48They're right

17:49It's just a game

17:50A bet is a bet

17:51Ignoring the shock in Serena's eyes

17:53I continue

17:53You guys keep playing

17:54I'm going to get some air

17:55With that

17:56I walk straight out of the cabin

17:57And stand on the deck

17:58Staring at the endless ocean

18:00I do not know how much time passes

18:01Before a voice comes from behind

18:03Ethan

18:03You've known all along

18:05That Serena is throwing a fake wedding with me

18:06In five days haven't you?

18:08I do not turn around

18:09Perhaps my calm infuriates him

18:10Jaden marches up to me

18:12There's no way you can't see

18:13How much Serena likes me

18:14On stage I can't beat you

18:16But when it comes to winning a woman over

18:17You can't beat me

18:18If I were you

18:19I'd have given up a long time ago

18:21Losing to a guy barely in his twenties

18:23Don't you think that's pathetic?

18:24I finally raise my eyes to look at him

18:26Jaden

18:27If Serena truly loved you

18:28Why doesn't she just break up with me?

18:30Why throw a fake wedding with you instead?

18:32If you can get her to come break up with me

18:33I'll step aside right now

18:35As if I have struck his deepest nerve

18:36Jaden's eyes fill with jealousy and resentment

18:38He glances at the vast boundless ocean

18:41Then grits his teeth

18:42Fine

18:42Then let's find out once and for all

18:44Who matters most in Serena's heart right now

18:46With that

18:46He shoves me off the deck into the sea

18:48Then grits his teeth and jumps in after me

18:50I never expected Jaden to be this reckless

18:52The sound of the splashes quickly reaches the cabin

18:55Serena rushes out at full speed

18:57She sees Jaden and me bobbing in the waves

18:59Without a single second of hesitation

19:01Her first instinct is to rush toward Jaden

19:03Who is farther out

19:04She wraps her arms around him and pulls him to shore

19:06Her eyes full of panic

19:08She frantically checks Jaden's condition

19:09Barely sparing a single glance for me

19:11Still in the water

19:12The endless ocean keeps crashing over me

19:15I feel nothing but seawater filling my lungs and stomach

19:17All I can see are the silhouettes of Serena and Jaden

19:20At that moment Jaden shoots me a triumphant look

19:22Then passes out completely

19:23Serena cries out and frantically starts giving him mouth to mouth

19:26From the water I watch this scene with my own eyes

19:28My struggling grows weaker

19:30My cries for help fade to almost nothing

19:32When I open my eyes again

19:33I am staring at a stark white hospital ceiling

19:35Seeing me awake

19:36Serena, who has been sitting at my bedside

19:39Throws her arms around me

19:40Her hands are trembling as if she almost lost something priceless

19:43Ethan, you're finally awake

19:44Thank god you're okay

19:46Her voice cracks

19:47And her concern seems genuine

19:48But there is no emotion on my face

19:50Seeing the calm flat look in my eyes

19:52Serena feels a sharp stab in her chest

19:54She squeezes my hand tightly

19:55Ethan, Jaden is just a young kid

19:57He's fragile and he can't swim

19:59Every time I look at him I see how you used to be

20:01I didn't want him to get hurt

20:02I panicked and saved him first

20:04Hit me, yell at me, I don't care

20:06Do whatever you want of me

20:07Just don't shut me out

20:08I look at her

20:09My expression is still numb

20:10He's fragile

20:11Shouldn't you be taking care of him right now?

20:13Serena shakes her head quickly

20:14He's fine

20:15I only want to stay by your side right now

20:17Over the next few days

20:18As if trying to make up for what she has done

20:20Serena cancels all her work and stays glued to my side

20:23On the day I am discharged

20:24She has to leave for something

20:25I go home alone

20:26Serena does not come back until that evening

20:28The first thing she does is hold me

20:30And hand me a plane ticket to Bali departing tomorrow

20:32Ethan, you've wanted to visit Bali for ages, right?

20:35You've been down lately

20:36So why not go and clear your head?

20:37I wanted to go with you

20:38But something came up

20:39So you'll have to go alone

20:40I stare at the ticket

20:41I know this is to get me out of the way

20:43So the fake wedding can go smoothly

20:44But Serena, I am sorry

20:46This time, things will not go the way you planned

20:48We can never go back to the way we were

20:50Because on the day of your wedding

20:52I will be getting married too

20:53I let out a quiet laugh and take the ticket

20:55Sounds great

20:56Seeing me agree so easily

20:58Serena lets out a huge sigh of relief

21:00The next day, Serena takes me and my suitcase to the airport

21:02Before I enter the terminal

21:03She pulls me into an embrace to say goodbye

21:05Just then, her phone rings

21:07It is Jaden calling

21:08Serena, the wedding's tomorrow

21:09I'm so nervous

21:10Hearing this, Serena immediately covers the phone

21:13Whispers something, then hangs up

21:14Inside the terminal, the boarding announcement echoes through the hall

21:17I wave goodbye to Serena with my suitcase in hand

21:19But what the woman does not know

21:21Is that the very second her car pulls away

21:23I walk right back out of the airport

21:24Tear the ticket to shreds

21:25And take a cab to a hotel

21:27Then I text Vivian an address

21:28This is where you'll pick me up tomorrow

21:30On the morning of the wedding

21:31I am about to put on my suit when Serena calls

21:33Ethan, have you landed in Bali?

21:35How's the scenery?

21:36I'm here, it's beautiful

21:37I drop my bathrobe and slip into my suit

21:39Answering calmly

21:40Hearing the rustle of fabric through the phone

21:42A flicker of doubt crosses Serena's mind

21:44Ethan, what are you doing?

21:45I smile

21:46I am about to answer when a bridesmaid calls out to her

21:49Serena, it's time for the wedding

21:50Her heart clenches

21:51She instinctively hangs up

21:52Then quickly fires off a text

21:54Sorry Ethan

21:54I accidentally hung up

21:56Have fun over there

21:57I'll come get you once I'm done

21:58I reply calmly

21:59Take your time

22:00Seeing no suspicion from me

22:01Serena finally relaxes

22:03After hanging up

22:04I finish putting on my suit and fix my look

22:06Outside the hotel

22:07A line of luxury cars is parked out front

22:09Vivian stands tall and poised beside the lead Rolls Royce

22:12Her gown perfectly tailored

22:14When she sees me appear

22:15The corner of her lips lifts

22:16Mr. Zhang, I'm here to marry you

22:18My face flushes red

22:19Determined not to be outdone

22:21I take her hand with confidence

22:22Mrs. Zhang, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you

22:25We climb into the wedding car

22:26And the convoy rolls out in full glory

22:28Halfway there, another wedding convoy approaches from the opposite direction

22:31Both lead cars stop in unspoken agreement

22:33To let the two brides exchange bouquets

22:35The windows roll down slowly

22:37In the opposite car, Serena and I lock eyes

22:39The woman's stunned pupils shrink to pinpoints

22:41Ethan, how is it you?

22:43Stop the car!

22:44She screams

22:45But Vivian simply signals the driver with her eyes to keep driving

22:48Both convoys speed forward without looking back

22:50Serena is still staring out the window in a daze

22:53Jaden calls her name several times

22:55But she does not respond

22:56Only as my wedding car disappears into the distance

22:58Does she slowly sit back

23:00Jaden bites his lip, uneasy

23:02Serena, did you see wrong just now?

23:04Ethan is supposed to be in Bali

23:05How could he be in a wedding car?

23:07Could you have imagined it?

23:08I look too

23:08That groom just looks a little like Ethan

23:10You must have been mistaken

23:11Then he glances at the pink bouquet in Serena's hands with disappointment

23:14Too bad

23:15We didn't get double the luck

23:17Serena is not entirely sure

23:18But she can only comfort herself with Jaden's words

23:21After all, she personally put me on the plane

23:23There should be no way

23:24She forces down the dread inside her

23:26Manages a thin smile

23:27And squeezes Jaden's hand

23:28You already have the bouquet I prepared specially for you

23:31That's more than enough luck

23:32As the convoy draws closer to the ceremony

23:34The unease in Serena's chest only grows louder

23:37Deep inside, one thought keeps screaming at her

23:39Go back

23:40Just one look

23:41To see if that groom was really Ethan

23:42Just one look

23:43The convoy stops

23:44Countless romantic petals drift through the air

23:46Nearly half of the city's high society has turned up for this wedding

23:49Many of them are not even sure if the person Serena is marrying is actually her boyfriend

23:53Amid a sea of congratulations, Jaden takes her hand and walks her toward the officiant

23:57One step at a time

23:59But with every step, Serena's heart swells with regret

24:01She looks at Jaden beaming beside her

24:03And something feels deeply wrong

24:05As though the person standing next to her should not be Jaden, but me

24:08The moment this thought surfaces, Serena stops walking

24:11Jaden tugs at her sleeve

24:12Serena, what's wrong?

24:14She shakes her head, slightly dazed

24:15Nothing

24:16She keeps walking but repeats to herself over and over

24:18Today is just a beautiful dream she is giving herself

24:21Tomorrow, everything will go back to normal

24:23Ethan will fly to Bali to be with me

24:25We will be just the way we used to be

24:27But when the officiant asks if she is willing to take the person before her as her husband

24:31Serena's lips tremble again and again

24:33Yet she cannot produce a single syllable

24:35Somewhere along the way, Jaden's face blurs and merges with mine in her eyes

24:39Only then does she force out those three words

24:42I do

24:43Keeping a flawless smile, Jaden says

24:45Serena, I'm so happy I get to marry you today

24:47I really am

24:48He pulls her into his arms, his eyes curved with joy

24:51But Serena dodges his gaze and lets out a quiet hum

24:53The newlyweds may now kiss

24:55The officiant barely finishes before Serena's friends start cheering

24:58In the middle of all the noise, Jaden gently closes his eyes

25:02His lashes quivering with nerves

25:03But she feels no desire to kiss him

25:05For some reason she thinks of me once more

25:07Serena glances down at the crowd instinctively, scanning the faces

25:11Vivian is absent again

25:12She has lost count of how many times this has happened

25:15Vivian has seemed busy for a while now

25:17None of her other friends know what Vivian has been up to

25:20Yet lately, her face always carries a faint little smile

25:22Something the old Vivian would never have shown

25:25And that voice from Ethan's phone the other night sounded a lot like Vivian

25:28Before she can think any further, Jaden's eyes well up with tears

25:31Serena, aren't you going to kiss me?

25:33Everyone is watching

25:34Serena snaps back

25:35She watches the boy lean in slowly and hurriedly closes her eyes, bracing for a sweet kiss

25:40But the next second she instinctively presses her lips to his thumb instead

25:43Before Jaden can even register what happened, she is already let go and pulled away

25:47No one else notices

25:49They just keep cheering and clapping, celebrating the couple's happiness

25:52When the officiant announces the next part of the ceremony, Serena suddenly speaks up

25:56Today's wedding ends here

25:57The moment her words drop, she bolts from the venue, desperate to confirm the thought burning inside her

26:02The crowd erupts in confusion

26:03Whispers about what just happened ripple through the air, every one of them pouring into Jaden's ears

26:08His face turns white as paper

26:09Serena

26:10It is not just Jaden who calls out

26:12Her friends do too

26:13Her steps falter for a beat, but she does not look back

26:16Everyone knows the beautiful dream is shattered for good

26:18Jaden collapses to the ground in despair

26:20Tears soaking his suit

26:22No one feels sorry for him

26:23His mind holds only one thought

26:25To find me

26:26She cannot wait another second

26:27Serena floors the car and calls her assistant

26:29Look something up for me

26:31Everyone getting married in the city today

26:32Who's holding a wedding on the same scale as mine?

26:35Where is it?

26:35Find out now

26:36The assistant scrambles to comply and pulls in a team to search

26:39Meanwhile, Serena drives back the way she came, scanning every possible wedding venue along the road

26:44After what feels like forever, the assistant calls back

26:46Miss Su, the only match is Miss Shen Vivian

26:49Her wedding is at Chenin Manor

26:51The groom appears to be Mr. Jiang

26:52Before the assistant even finishes, Serena's phone slams into the dashboard

26:56The car screeches to the side of the road

26:58Even without those words she knows

27:00Vivian and I got married today

27:01Because we are standing right outside the civil affairs office

27:04Bright red marriage certificates in our hands

27:06Ethan

27:07She forces the name out from deep in her throat

27:09She throws open the car door, eyes blazing red

27:12And slams it shut behind her

27:13She storms up and plants herself in front of Vivian and me

27:16Fists clenched white

27:17I immediately step in front of Vivian, my tone ice cold

27:20Serena, what are you doing here?

27:22Watching my guarded stance and distant attitude

27:24Serena feels her heart ripped apart

27:26She laughs bitterly, her eyes still burning

27:28Ethan, I should be the one asking you that

27:30Aren't you supposed to be in Bali?

27:32Why are you at the civil affairs office marrying her?

27:34I'm your girlfriend

27:35Do I not exist to you?

27:36She grabs my shoulders, screaming until her voice breaks

27:39The next second Vivian laces her fingers through mine

27:41With her free hand she peels Serena's fingers off me, one by one

27:44I'm sorry Serena

27:46Ethan is my husband now, we have the certificate

27:48And you are nothing

27:49She pulls me back into her arms with an air of absolute authority

27:52I lean into her naturally, glaring at Serena

27:54Seeing this, Serena's eyes burn with rage

27:57Her best friend and her boyfriend have both betrayed her

28:00The pain is so sharp that her lips tremble

28:02After a long silence, she manages to deceive herself

28:05Ethan, Vivian, stop messing with me

28:07This is a fake marriage to trick me, right?

28:09Ethan, did you find out something?

28:10I was wrong, it's all my fault

28:12But please don't punish me like this

28:13I can't take it, please, I...

28:15I look at her

28:16There is not a single ripple left in my heart

28:18Stop fooling yourself, Serena, we're done, I'm married

28:20As you can see, Vivian is my wife

28:22Stop lying to me

28:23Serena still cannot believe it

28:24Ethan, I only love you, you know that

28:26She tries to step forward and hold me

28:28The very next second, a sharp slap cracks across her face

28:31Are you done, Serena?

28:32Congratulations on your wedding

28:33And congratulations on mine

28:35Isn't this what you wanted?

28:36I gave you your beautiful dream

28:38Isn't this exactly what you asked for?

28:40What are you sad about?

28:41What do you regret?

28:42Your Jaden is the one who should be heartbroken

28:44Our wedding was perfect today

28:45I wonder how yours went

28:47Every sentence strikes Serena like a bolt of lightning

28:49Hitting her at her core

28:50She stands frozen, unable to form any expression

28:53You knew everything

28:54The moment she says this, an overwhelming wave of panic nearly drowns her

28:57Why didn't he confront me?

28:59Has he already given up on me completely?

29:01Serena does not dare think further

29:02I watched two lines of regretful tears roll down her face and let out a cold laugh

29:06The moment you said you were throwing a wedding with Jaden, I knew everything

29:09I knew you were tired of me

29:11I knew you had fallen for him

29:12So I let go and gave you my blessing

29:14Didn't you have a wedding today?

29:15Where's Jaden?

29:16Why don't you two go ahead and get your marriage certificate right now?

29:19Make your fake wedding real

29:20You don't have to suffer by my side anymore

29:22My eyes hold nothing but cold indifference

29:24Serena feels as if a knife is twisting in her chest

29:27She scrambles to explain

29:28Ethan, this isn't what you think

29:30I still love you

29:31I never planned to actually marry Jaden

29:33It was just a penalty

29:34My husband will only ever be you

29:36Only you

29:36How could I possibly get a certificate with him?

29:39You don't like Jaden?

29:40Then I'll never contact him again

29:41You want to get married?

29:42Let's go right now

29:43Please?

29:44Look, the civil affairs office is right here

29:46Let's get our certificate

29:47Let's pretend today never happened

29:48Serena reaches for my hand and tries to pull me toward the office

29:51Vivian grabs Serena's wrist and wrenches her hand off

29:54Serena, I told you

29:55Ethan and I are married

29:56You have no chance

29:57Give it up

29:58She shields me behind her with absolute authority

30:00Then tilts her chin toward the space behind Serena

30:03Your husband is right behind you waiting

30:05Hearing this, Serena instinctively turns around

30:07Jaden stands there in his dirty rumpled suit

30:09His eyes swollen red from crying

30:11It takes him a while to choke out the words

30:13Serena, wasn't today our wedding?

30:15Why did you leave me there all alone?

30:17His small face is flushed with tears

30:18Utterly pitiful

30:19Vivian frowns with impatience

30:21She has always hated his crying

30:22I, on the other hand, watch with genuine amusement

30:25As if this is a play that has nothing to do with me

30:27When Serena sees Jaden sobbing so pathetically

30:30Her heart softens for a moment

30:31But the second she meets my detached spectator's gaze

30:34She snaps out of it

30:35Jaden, the wedding is over

30:37The punishment from the game is over too

30:38We need to go back to where we belong

30:40Hearing this, Jaden's face fills with shock and disbelief

30:43As if he never imagined she could be this heartless

30:45Serena turns back to face me

30:47Looking me dead in the eye

30:48Ethan, a marriage can always end in divorce

30:50Can we please go inside and annul the certificate?

30:53Vivian gives her a lazy, side-long glance

30:55No

30:55Serena, who do you think I am?

30:57The fury inside Serena only grows

30:58She has been pushed to the edge again and again

31:00Nearly losing all reason

31:01Vivian, what happens between Ethan and me is none of your business

31:04I've been with him for so long

31:06What gives you the right to take him?

31:07You don't even love him

31:08Why would you marry him?

31:10I'm the one who should be his wife

31:11The one who should spend a lifetime with him

31:13She can no longer contain her rage

31:14She throws a punch straight at Vivian

31:16I instinctively try to block it

31:18But the very next second, Vivian catches Serena's fist dead on with her bare hand

31:22The two of them grapple, evenly matched

31:24Every blow lands hard enough to make your teeth ache

31:27But I step back, well clear of the fight

31:29As long as Vivian is not losing, I have no reason to step in

31:32Otherwise, the one getting hurt might be me

31:35Just then, Jaden glares at me with bloodshot eyes

31:37Serena is getting hit!

31:39Why aren't you stopping it?

31:40She's hurt!

31:41Don't you feel anything at all?

31:43How can you be so cold?

31:44I shoot him a look of pure contempt

31:46If you care so much, go stop it yourself

31:47Oh, by the way, the person hitting Serena is your sister

31:50Whose side are you on?

31:52Jaden clenches his jaw

31:53He only hesitates for one second before throwing himself in

31:56Shielding Serena with his body

31:57Serena, he doesn't care about you, but I do

31:59Vivian, hit me instead

32:01Leave Serena alone

32:02He instinctively shuts his eyes and wraps himself around Serena

32:05But both Vivian and Serena are too far gone

32:07Neither can pull back

32:08Their blows land on Jaden at the same time

32:10He feels like every organ inside him is being torn apart

32:13Vivian, Serena, it hurts so much

32:15Blood trickles from the corner of his mouth

32:17Vivian shows not a shred of sympathy

32:19She grabs him by the collar, lifts him with open disgust, and tosses him to the side of the road

32:23Serena only manages one pained glance at Jaden before Vivian's fist connects with her body

32:28The pain makes her suck in a sharp breath

32:29After that, she can no longer afford to worry about Jaden lying on the ground

32:33If it hurts, tough it out

32:35If it's serious, find a doctor

32:36Coming to me is useless

32:38Vivian kicks Serena square in the knee and scoffs

32:40Is this you admitting defeat?

32:42You think you can't take me so now you need a doctor?

32:44Not a chance, Vivian

32:45Ethan will only ever be mine

32:47The words barely leave her mouth before they are at each other's throats again

32:50They fight for what feels like forever

32:52Both are covered in new wounds

32:53Their movements growing slower and smaller

32:55Only then do I speak into my phone

32:57Giving brief instructions

32:58Before long, three ambulances arrive and take all three of them away

33:02I only get into Vivian's ambulance

33:04Watching my figure disappear, Serena lies on the stretcher in despair

33:07Feeling a pain that cuts to the bone

33:09She has truly lost me

33:10When she wakes up again, no one is by her side

33:13In the past, whenever she was hurt, I would refuse to leave her for even a second

33:16But now, there is nothing

33:18Serena smiles bitterly

33:19The smile turns to tears

33:21Suddenly, the hospital door swings open

33:23A fair-skinned arm comes into view

33:25Before Serena can even feel a flash of hope

33:27Jaden's figure appears

33:29Her excitement dies instantly

33:31Jaden, why is it you?

33:32The smile on Jaden's face freezes

33:34Then quickly resets to normal

33:36He puts on a caring expression

33:37Serena, does it hurt?

33:39She turns her face, dodging his outstretched fingers

33:41I'm fine

33:41Aren't you hurt too?

33:43Focus on getting better

33:44You don't need to take care of me

33:45There's a nurse here

33:46Jaden bites down on his lip, swallowing his pain

33:48Carefully, he wraps Serena in his arms

33:50I just want to spend a little more time with you

33:52I can only relax when I see that you're okay

33:54Ethan is already married, Vivian

33:55What are you going to do?

33:56How could he do this after everything you've been through?

33:58After all those years together?

34:00He's already moved on

34:01Do you still want to be with him?

34:02Can't you just look at me?

34:03He takes Serena's hand and presses it against his own chest

34:06I'm not any less than Ethan

34:07You have feelings for me too

34:08I don't want to be just a little brother to you anymore

34:10I want that wedding to be real

34:12Can it be?

34:13Jaden gazes at her almost begging

34:14But all he gets back is a look full of regret

34:16I'm sorry

34:17I admit I had feelings for you once

34:19But that's over now

34:20I can't be with you

34:21I will only ever belong to Ethan

34:23Let's pretend that wedding never happened

34:25Jaden, you're still young

34:26You'll meet plenty of amazing women

34:27But Jaden wraps his arms tightly around her waist

34:30I'll never find anyone who makes my heart race the way you do

34:32As he speaks, a flash crosses his eyes

34:34As if he has made up his mind

34:36Serena, don't you want Ethan back?

34:38You two loved each other for so many years

34:40He can't have let go of you completely

34:41How about this?

34:42I'll be your pawn

34:43You treat me well

34:44Ethan sees it and gets jealous

34:45And then I'll explain that nothing ever happened between us

34:48Before he can finish, Serena shoves him away

34:50I will never cross that line again

34:52And I certainly won't keep being good to you

34:53I refuse to give Ethan any more reasons to be jealous or suspicious

34:56This ends here

34:57Her tone is as distant as it has ever been

34:59Even as the boy in front of her cries pitifully

35:01Tears streaming down his face

35:03She feels not a trace of sympathy

35:04She simply looks away

35:06Staring out the window at the distant sky

35:08She knows Ethan's character better than anyone

35:10Once he has made a decision

35:11No one can change his mind

35:13He has decided to stop loving her

35:15So how could he ever get jealous over Jaden again?

35:17Serena smiles bitterly

35:18She finally sees the arrogant absurdity of what she has done

35:21She was so sure of herself

35:23She believed it was just one indulgence

35:24That he would never find out

35:26That even if he did, he would never leave her

35:28But from beginning to end

35:29The one who could never let go

35:30The one who could never walk away

35:32Was her

35:32How could she have forgotten that?

35:34This love story began because she pursued him

35:36Serena covers her face

35:37After a long silence, she finally speaks

35:39Leave

35:40From now on, don't contact me for any reason

35:42After all, you're only my friend's little brother

35:44Hearing this final severing sentence

35:46Jaden's despair borders on madness

35:48No

35:49That's impossible

35:50You love me too

35:50Why are you doing this?

35:52Weren't you tired of Ethan?

35:53Can't I give you the excitement you wanted?

35:55Whatever type you like I can become it

35:56Please don't do this to me

35:58No matter how desperately he begs

35:59Serena remains cold

36:00Only after Jaden has cried until his voice is raw

36:03Does she call for her bodyguards

36:04Escort Mr. Shen home

36:06From now on, without my permission

36:08Do not let him near me

36:09The bodyguards receive their orders

36:11And immediately surround Jaden

36:12Ignoring his resistance

36:14They drag him into a car

36:15The room falls silent in an instant

36:17Serena finally has time to sort through the mess inside her head

36:20She knows she loves Ethan

36:22She will never give up

36:23So what if he got married?

36:24He can only be mine

36:25He and Vivian are just a spur-of-the-moment thing

36:27As long as he sincerely apologizes

36:29I can always get him back

36:31Suddenly, her phone buzzes

36:32Serena instinctively types in my birthday to unlock it

36:35But it does not open

36:36Then it hits her

36:37A while back, Jaden had pouted and begged her to change the passcode to his birthday

36:40She did not think much of it

36:42And indulgently let him do it

36:43But now the lock screen feels like it is mocking just how shallow her love really was

36:47Her fingertips recoil as if burned

36:49She hurries to change it back to my birthday

36:51As if that alone could take them back to the beginning

36:53Then she opens her messages and sees a batch of photos Vivian has sent

36:56They are casual, everyday shots of the two of us

36:59Each one radiating undeniable closeness

37:01Serena's hand tightens around the phone harder and harder

37:04Until she hurls it with everything she has

37:06It hits the floor with a thud

37:07And the screen goes dead

37:08Only then does she realize

37:10The phone still has all her photos of her and Ethan

37:12She scrambles to pick it up

37:13Pressing the power button over and over

37:15The photos

37:16The photos

37:17I have to save them

37:18Serena murmurs

37:19Her whole body heavy with despair

37:20The sudden movements tear at her wounds

37:22Small cuts rip open again and start bleeding

37:25But she could not care less

37:26Only one thought fills her mind

37:28She must keep every photo on that phone

37:29She calls the bodyguards to bring a backup phone

37:32And sends the broken one for repair

37:33She clutches her assistant's sleeve, anxious

37:35Remember, I only have one demand

37:37Save every single piece of data on that phone

37:40The assistant nods repeatedly, confirming

37:42Late that night Serena has not a trace of sleep in her

37:44Without even a hint of my presence beside her

37:46She cannot so much as close her eyes

37:47So she follows the pull deep in her heart

37:49Tiptoes out and makes her way to Vivian's very important person hospital room

37:53Through the glass in the door

37:54She sees two people on the wide hospital bed

37:56Vivian is still awake, gazing at me with tenderness

37:59While I rest beside her, completely relaxed

38:01Serena freezes

38:02Vivian catches her eye through the glass

38:04Her look dripping with challenge

38:05As if to say, Ethan is mine

38:07Then, deliberately, Vivian presses a kiss to my forehead

38:10Seeing it in photos was nothing compared to witnessing it with her own eyes

38:13Serena does not even know how long she stands outside that door

38:16Until a nurse on rounds walks by

38:18Miss, which room are you in?

38:19Why are you standing here?

38:21Your wounds have reopened, can't you feel it?

38:22Let me take you back to change your bandages

38:24She gives a random room number and follows the nurse like a ghost of herself

38:27She knows Vivian did it on purpose

38:29On purpose to make her see that scene

38:31On purpose to provoke her

38:32On purpose to make her give up

38:34But she refuses to let Vivian win

38:36The next morning, a bodyguard knocks on her door

38:38Miss Su, Mr. Jiang just went out and bought breakfast

38:40He's heading toward the very important person ward now

38:43The instant she hears this, Serena freshens up at lightning speed

38:46As I walk by, she grabs me and pulls me into her room

38:49Locking the door behind us

38:51Ethan, please don't be so heartless

38:52I'm hurting too

38:53Can't you take pity on me?

38:55As she speaks, she grabs my hand and pulls it toward her body

38:58As if asking me to hit her

38:59But the force is far too light

39:01Only tugging her hospital gown slightly aside

39:03Her chin rests on my shoulder

39:04I can hear her heartbeat, clear as day

39:06Too close, this is not appropriate

39:08The thought barely forms before a few cool tears soak through my shoulder

39:12Making me shudder involuntarily

39:14But I do not feel a shred of sympathy

39:16I only find it pathetic

39:17Serena, if you really can't hold back

39:19Go find Jaden

39:20Stop throwing yourself at me

39:22I have no interest in you

39:23Frankly, you disgust me

39:24As for your apology

39:26If this is all the sincerity you've got

39:27Then whatever we had was a joke

39:29I pull my hand free

39:30And push the woman in front of me away without mercy

39:32I'm married

39:33I will never forgive you

39:34Isn't being with your precious Jaden good enough?

39:37From what I saw, you were doing just fine with Jaden when I wasn't around

39:39You don't need me

39:41We're done

39:41I turn to open the door

39:42Serena grabs my hand

39:44Ethan, that's not true

39:45I really love you

39:46I don't like Jaden anymore

39:47I'll never contact him again

39:48Just give me one more chance

39:50I'll show you my sincerity

39:51I will show you

39:52My only answer is a slap across her face

39:54Followed by a move she once taught me

39:56Kicking right on top of her wound

39:58I don't need it

39:58I don't want you

39:59She grits her teeth

40:00Sucking in a sharp breath

40:01And forces the pain down

40:03In that same instant

40:04I throw the door open

40:05And fall into the arms of the person waiting outside

40:07Vivian holds me tight

40:08Her eyes full of worry

40:09Ethan, are you alright?

40:10I shake my head

40:11I'm fine

40:12Let's go

40:12Vivian says nothing more

40:14But glances back at Serena

40:15Her sharp eyes narrowing slightly

40:16I have a plan forming

40:18If marriage alone is not enough to make Serena give up

40:20Then something more is needed

40:21Serena fights through the pain and tries to follow

40:23But a doctor making rounds blocks her path

40:25She watches my figure disappear

40:27And her strength drains away in an instant

40:29She sinks onto the bed

40:30And lets the doctor tend her wounds

40:32For the rest of her hospital stay

40:33Serena watches me and Vivian being affectionate day after day

40:36Somehow there is always some accident that keeps her from getting to me

40:40Sometimes someone bumps into her and aggravates her already healing injuries

40:43Other times, it is one near miss after another

40:46As if the universe itself is working against her

40:48But she knows exactly who is behind it, Vivian

40:50Serena holds out until the day she is discharged

40:53She has her assistant fly in countless roses

40:56And waits at the entrance of the grand theater

40:57Quite a few passers-by stop to stare

41:00Drawn by the stunning sight

41:01Whispering among themselves

41:02Who is this gorgeous woman waiting for?

41:05Whoever it is, they're so lucky

41:06If someone ever did this for me, I'd marry them on the spot

41:09Hearing these words, Serena cannot help but let the corner of her lips curl up

41:12These are my favorite roses

41:14In the past, whenever she messed up

41:15She would use these to apologize

41:17And I would forgive her almost immediately

41:19After what feels like an eternity, the dance performance ends

41:22Dancers file out one by one

41:24A slender young man steps through the doors

41:26Serena instinctively walks toward him

41:27Ethan?

41:28But the very next second, she freezes completely

41:30Jaden?

41:31What are you doing here?

41:32The spark in her eyes instantly dies

41:34Replaced by disappointment and disgust

41:36Who told you to dress like this?

41:37Why are you copying Ethan?

41:39Jaden pauses

41:39He smiles, but the bitterness is impossible to hide

41:42Serena, look

41:42You mistook me for him

41:44Doesn't that prove I did a pretty good job?

41:46You like the way he looks

41:47So why can't you try liking me just a little more?

41:49I can love you the same way he does

41:50Serena, please give up on him

41:52His hand slithers up her shoulder like a snake

41:54Moving to press a kiss on her lips

41:56But in one split second of clarity

41:58My cold, distant gaze enters her line of sight

42:00I am walking toward her

42:02Serena snaps back to reality

42:03A heartbeat before the kiss can land

42:05She shoves Jaden hard to the ground

42:07You look nothing like him

42:08Even a copy is still not him

42:09I only want him

42:10Jaden crumples to the floor

42:12Face deathly pale

42:13A piece of his wig falls to the ground

42:15Serena does not even notice his sorry state

42:17She calls out to me instinctively

42:19But I do not spare her a single glance

42:21I walk right past her and take Vivian's hand

42:23Have you been waiting long?

42:24Vivian shakes her head

42:26A faint smile on her lips

42:27Not long

42:28No matter how long

42:29It's never too long when it's you

42:30Even as she says this

42:31Her hand quietly slides through mine

42:33Until our fingers are laced together

42:34Seeing this

42:35Serena's face darkens

42:36She abandons Jaden on the ground

42:38And heads straight for me

42:39Ethan, I'm sorry

42:40I came here today to formally apologize

42:42These are all your favorite

42:43Flowers

42:44I remember everything you love

42:45I was wrong before

42:46I don't love Jaden anymore

42:48Did you see what just happened?

42:49Before I can even turn her down

42:50Vivian steps between us

42:52Serena

42:52No one fails to recognize the person they truly love

42:55Admit it

42:55You simply don't love Ethan enough

42:57Otherwise, how could you mistake Jaden for him?

42:59His imitation was not even close

43:01The moment those words land

43:02Every drop of color drains from Serena's face

43:05Her lips tremble again and again

43:06But nothing comes out

43:07She has no idea how to fight back

43:09Because she genuinely did mistake Jaden for me

43:11After replaying it in her mind

43:13She realizes Jaden's imitation

43:14Really was not convincing at all

43:16Every gesture was clumsy

43:17She almost cannot bring herself to look me in the eye

43:20Afraid of finding disappointment

43:21But I am not paying attention to any of this

43:23Instead, I tilt my head

43:25And look at the woman beside me

43:27How do you know me so well?

43:28Vivian only lets out a soft laugh

43:30That's a secret

43:30I'll tell you at home

43:31But I know you far better than you think

43:33Curiosity claws at my chest

43:35I desperately want to know the answer

43:36Serena sees the fascination in my eyes

43:39And her panic grows

43:40Interest and curiosity are where love begins

43:42She blurts out

43:43Vivian, stop playing games

43:44I was with Ethan for seven years

43:46I know him better than anyone

43:47Yes, I made a mistake just now

43:49But only because it's been so long

43:50Since we've been together

43:51What's your excuse?

43:52Don't tell me you piece together

43:53All of Ethan's habits

43:54Just from what I mentioned

43:55In casual conversations with my friends

43:56You must have investigated him beforehand

43:58The string of questions

43:59Does plant a seed of doubt in my mind

44:01Vivian casts a faintly disgusted glance at Jaden

44:04Everyone knows Jaden and I don't get along

44:06Second, if it weren't for you

44:07Ethan and I would have been together a long time ago

44:09I didn't plan on telling our story here

44:11But I've changed my mind

44:12She looks at Serena with open contempt

44:14My mother and Ethan's mother were close friends

44:16When we were children

44:17Our mothers arranged a betrothal for us

44:18Ethan, do you still have your half of the jade pendant?

44:21I reach for the half pendant hanging from my neck

44:23It is white jade with a spot of crimson at its center

44:25Like a drop of blood

44:26Yet only one broken half remains

44:28Serena had asked me about it many times before

44:30It was chipped

44:32Imperfect

44:32Why did I always wear it?

44:34I only ever told her it was something my parents left me

44:36And that of course I should keep it safe

44:37She never thought much of it

44:39Never imagined the pendant was tied to Vivian

44:41Vivian pulls out her own half

44:42The two pieces fit together perfectly

44:44When you came to my house to play as a child

44:46You grabbed onto this pendant and refused to let go

44:48My father had it specially made when I was born

44:50So I couldn't let you take it

44:52I barely managed to get it back

44:53But then I accidentally dropped it and it broke in two

44:55You loved it so much that I gave you one half

44:57Ethan, we've known each other for a very long time

45:00Far longer than you realize

45:01She pulls me into her arms

45:02I nuzzle against her shoulder

45:04Lost in thought

45:05As memories from childhood slowly sharpen into focus

45:08You're Vivian

45:09From back then

45:10You finally remember

45:11Hearing her confirm it

45:12I stand perfectly still

45:14When I was little

45:15Vivian took care of me in every possible way

45:17We used to play house

45:18And I told her I would marry her when I grew up

45:20I never imagined that childhood promise would actually come true

45:23I cannot suppress my smile

45:25Beside us

45:25Serena's face turns pitch black with rage

45:28She bites her own lip until it bleeds

45:30She regrets everything

45:31She wishes she had never opened her mouth

45:33That chapter of Ethan's childhood is one she was never part of

45:36Yet Vivian knows everything that happened during the seven years Serena and I were together

45:40Serena slams her fist into the car

45:42Petals scatter across the ground

45:43The once brilliant flowers have lost their luster

45:46Ethan!

45:46She calls out instinctively

45:47Trying to pull my attention back

45:49She never imagined that even getting me to look at her would become this hard

45:52Behind her Jaden is thinking the same thing

45:54Why is there never any room for me in her eyes?

45:57What is so great about Ethan?

45:58As the thought festers

45:59Hatred creeps into his gaze

46:01Watching me and Vivian walk away

46:02He clings to Serena

46:03Sobbing

46:04Serena please just look at me

46:05He doesn't love you

46:06I'm the only one who truly loves you

46:08But Serena pushes him away

46:09Her eyes fixed on my retreating figure

46:11Jaden you shouldn't like me

46:12I'll set you up with a girlfriend

46:14Go meet her

46:14Jaden's hand grasps at nothing

46:16All he can see is her back

46:18Serena does not care what he thinks

46:19She only cares about catching up to me

46:21But Vivian and I go home

46:22Serena is stopped at the gate of the residential compound

46:25Without even the clearance to enter

46:26She has no choice but to leave

46:28A light rain begins to fall

46:29She does not drive

46:30She just walks home in the rain

46:32Staring at her cold empty house

46:34Her heart fills with sorrow

46:35Her temperature climbs

46:36Her consciousness blurs

46:38Suddenly she thinks she sees my figure in front of her

46:40Ethan?

46:41She reaches out about to touch it

46:43When the figure vanishes

46:44It was only a hallucination

46:45Snapping back to reality

46:47Serena stares at the empty house

46:48Frustration boiling over

46:50She fumbles for her phone

46:51And dials a number burned into her memory

46:53Ethan, I'm sick

46:54Can you come see me?

46:55Her feeble voice travels through the phone to my ears

46:57For a moment I barely register it

46:59But I have no room in my mind to process her words

47:01Vivian's lips press against the corner of my mouth

47:04Kissing me passionately

47:05Leaving no room to breathe

47:06Clothes slip to the floor one by one

47:08The sounds are faint

47:09But Serena hears everything

47:10She is no stranger to what those sounds mean

47:13How could she not know what is happening on the other end?

47:15She hangs up in a panic

47:16The bitterness and jealousy nearly driving her out of her mind

47:19Ethan is mine

47:20How can you be with her?

47:22She wants nothing more than to rush over and stop them

47:24But she has lost the courage

47:26After all, they are legally married

47:27And she is nothing

47:29Rage floods her vision with darkness

47:31And she passes out completely

47:32After who knows how long

47:34Serena finally pulls through the fever

47:35She opens her eyes and sees countless missed calls

47:38She has no desire to check them and swipes them away

47:41But then she sees an avalanche of congratulatory messages

47:44Wishing Ms. Sue and Mr. Shen a happy marriage

47:46Message after message all the same

47:48Serena is completely bewildered

47:50Then she gets another call

47:51It is her mother

47:52Serena, what on earth have you done?

47:54Isn't your boyfriend Ethan?

47:56Why were you having a wedding with Jaden?

47:57Is the person in the video really you?

47:59Jaden showed up at our house

48:00Saying he wants to get a marriage certificate with you

48:02What are you thinking?

48:03Explain yourself

48:04The whole world now thinks you and Jaden are married

48:06That lunatic posted all your videos and photos online

48:09Declaring his love and forcing your hand

48:11If you don't marry him now

48:12How do you expect this to end?

48:14Serena can barely believe what she is hearing

48:15She immediately opens Jaden's social media page

48:18The videos and photos have millions of views and likes

48:20Tabloid accounts are blasting their fairytale romance everywhere

48:23The related topics sit at the very top of the trending list

48:26What shocks her most is that even her own friends have reposted Jaden's content

48:30Adding captions like

48:31It's real

48:32They're truly in love

48:33Serena finds it absolutely absurd

48:35She does not feel a shred of joy

48:36She cannot figure out what is going on

48:39Mom, I'll handle it

48:40Give me a moment

48:40Then she immediately calls Jaden

48:42Jaden, what are you doing?

48:43I told you that was just a game penalty

48:45It was never real

48:46You can't actually think I'd marry you, can you?

48:48Delete every single piece of content you posted about me

48:51Right now

48:52Delete it all and issue an apology

48:53Jaden's heart clenches

48:55But he grits his teeth and holds his ground

48:57Serena, I'm not deleting anything

48:58Let's just go get our certificate

49:00Wouldn't that be better?

49:01We already had the wedding

49:02The whole world knows about us

49:03Your parents have even come around

49:05Let's get married

49:05I'll love you forever

49:07Forget about Ethan

49:08Let's start fresh

49:09After we're married

49:10We'll be so happy

49:11We'll have a beautiful baby

49:12We'll grow old together

49:13Listening to the future he paints

49:15Serena feels nothing

49:16That kind of future is one she only ever dreamed of with Ethan

49:19Jaden, that will never happen

49:21If you won't delete it, I will

49:22The second those words leave her mouth

49:24She hangs up and dials her assistant

49:26Pull every trending topic related to me

49:28Delete everything Jaden posted

49:30I don't want to see a single topic about me on the trending list ever again

49:33After she handles all of it, she has no idea how to explain this to me

49:36She types and deletes, types and deletes

49:38Until only a few words remain

49:40I have nothing to do with Jaden

49:41I will never marry him

49:43She waits and waits, but there is no reply

49:45She has no choice but to give up

49:46Then her parents start flooding her phone

49:48Demanding she come home to the family estate

49:50When she arrives, she finds Jaden kneeling on the floor

49:53His eyes red and swollen

49:54The moment he sees her, his eyes light up

49:56Sir ma'am, Serena is carrying my child

49:58Everyone in our circle knows we held a wedding

50:00All that's missing is the certificate

50:02Do you really want your grandchild to be born without a name?

50:04An illegitimate child, just like me?

50:07Serena's parents look furious

50:08Jaden is illegitimate

50:09He is on bad terms with Vivian

50:11Who currently heads the Shen family

50:12He is nowhere near worthy of becoming the husband of the Sioux family's heir

50:15Worst of all, he is just like his mother

50:17He only knows dirty tricks

50:18But now there is supposedly a child involved

50:21Serena's parents are at a loss

50:23Serena, however, stands there with eyes as black and bottomless as a pit

50:26Her tone laced with danger

50:28You say I'm carrying your child?

50:30Funny

50:30I don't recall us ever sleeping together

50:32Getting pregnant out of thin air?

50:34That's quite a talent you've got

50:35She grips Jaden by the throat

50:36Even now his eyes are full of obsession and reckless abandon

50:40Serena, don't do this to me

50:41Tears pour down his face but no one in the room has any sympathy

50:44Then, in an instant, Jaden's tears stop

50:47He looks up at Serena's parents with forced defiance

50:49Sir ma'am, you're right to be angry at me

50:51Serena is telling the truth

50:53We never had a relationship

50:54There is no child

50:55I'll leave, I'll take my

50:57Evidence

50:57With me

50:58When he mouths those last two words

51:00Evidence

51:00He makes no sound at all

51:02He only moves his lips

51:03But Serena's parents read them immediately

51:05And a nameless fury surges through them

51:07Seeing Jaden about to stand

51:09Serena's mother snaps

51:10Enough!

51:11Jaden, you're not going anywhere

51:13We will give you an answer today

51:14You, take Jaden aside and keep an eye on him

51:16Eddled, they call in a private doctor to examine Serena

51:19Her mother looks at her with deep disappointment

51:21Serena, how did we raise someone so irresponsible?

51:23Hurting Ethan was bad enough

51:25Are you going to throw away your own future too?

51:27If you despise Jaden this much, then why did you betray Ethan in the first place?

51:30Her mother is furious, pointing at Serena's face

51:33Heaving sigh after sigh

51:34When the private doctor arrives, he runs a full examination on Serena

51:37To be safe, they even bring in a traditional medicine practitioner

51:40Yet both give the same answer

51:42Serena is pregnant

51:43That's impossible

51:44Serena cannot believe it

51:45She knows her own body

51:47Mom, Dad, Jaden must have bribed them to say this

51:49I have never slept with him

51:50I want my own investigation

51:52Serena's parents immediately have the servants restrain her

51:55Enough!

51:55Today's matter ends here

51:56Haven't you embarrassed this family enough?

51:58Tomorrow you will go and get your marriage certificate with Jaden

52:01All of you, if Serena refuses to go tomorrow, drag her there

52:04That will never happen

52:05Serena rips free from the servant's grip

52:07And bolts out the door

52:08Her father roars after her

52:10Get her back here

52:11She will marry him whether she likes it or not

52:13Jaden wipes away a few token tears

52:15His eyes full of calculation

52:16Serena, you forced my hand

52:18I had no choice

52:19The moment Serena leaves

52:20She has her assistant pull every surveillance recording and photo

52:23From her recent activities at top speed

52:25What she finds is something she was never meant to see

52:27On the day of the yacht party

52:28A camera in one corner captured the entire footage of Jaden pushing me into the sea

52:32In the video, Jaden's unhinged expression slowly merges with the person she saw today

52:36No

52:37Serena watches herself see me fall into the water and then deliberately choose to rescue

52:41Jaden instead

52:42The look of despair in my eyes burns itself into her heart

52:44Why didn't she save me first that day?

52:47Why did she go to Jaden?

52:48She hates herself for trusting the wrong person

52:50She never imagined the person by her side harbored such a vicious heart

52:53If I had not been rescued that day

52:55Serena is consumed by regret

52:57She does not even dare finish the thought

52:59Clip after clip, she watches herself being sweet with Jaden

53:02For a moment she sees it all through my eyes

53:04So this is how it looked to him

53:05This is how it felt

53:06Vivian has already given her a taste of that exact pain and it nearly suffocates her

53:10She does not know how long she watches

53:12Her eyes ache

53:13But she does not miss a single moment where something suspicious could have happened

53:16The footage proves her memory is correct

53:18She and Jaden never cross that line

53:20Relief floods through Serena

53:21But she immediately orders a full investigation into Jaden's activities

53:25Looking through the evidence

53:26She discovers Jaden did not just deceive her

53:28He also spent a fortune buying off hospitals and doctors

53:31Even the two doctors who examined her today were on Jaden's payroll

53:34The transactions were extremely discreet

53:36If not for the suspicious flow of money in his accounts

53:39It would not have been caught this easily

53:41Just then Vivian sends her an audio file

53:43Deal with Jaden

53:44Attached is a detailed record of Jaden ordering servants to bribe the doctors

53:47Serena's face turns as dark as it can get

53:50What, you don't trust me to handle this myself?

53:52After she sends that, the reply comes fast

53:54I just don't want Jaden to hurt Ethan anymore

53:56I never imagined that with Ethan right by your side

53:58You still couldn't protect him

53:59The day he fell into the water

54:01It was my people who pulled him out

54:02If it weren't for me, he would never have made it

54:04Reading Vivian's words, Serena's heart skips a beat

54:07What follows is an endless wave of regret

54:09Vivian is not someone who takes false credit

54:11What she says is the truth

54:13Serena closes her eyes in agony, drowning in guilt

54:16Every wound Ethan carries she caused

54:18After a long, long time, she opens her eyes

54:20They hold nothing but dead silence

54:22Dawn breaks the next day

54:23Serena tidies up quickly and heads out

54:25Outside the civil affairs office, Jaden waits in a crisp white shirt

54:28Face full of hope

54:30Serena!

54:30You actually came!

54:32Serena stares at him

54:33The corner of her mouth twitches

54:34Her voice carries a barely detectable edge

54:36That's right, I'm here

54:37Let's go inside and get married

54:39Jaden grins and tugs at her sleeve

54:40But when he sees the police officer standing behind her

54:43His smile dies instantly

54:44No, I will never marry you

54:46You'd better start thinking about how to clear your own name

54:48Serena pushes his hand away with open disgust

54:50And shoves him toward the officers

54:52Just when everyone thinks it is finally over, Jaden snaps

54:54He grabs Serena and drags her toward the oncoming traffic

54:57A deafening crash

54:58Two bodies are thrown through the air

55:00Screams erupt everywhere

55:02The police scramble to call an ambulance

55:04Jaden clings to Serena, blood spilling from his mouth

55:06Yet he still forces out the word Serena

55:08We can finally be together forever

55:10Never apart

55:11You're mine

55:12Only mine

55:13I will marry you

55:14Serena fighting through the agony shoves him off her body

55:16The ambulance arrives and rushes them both to the hospital

55:19Somehow, both survive

55:20But Serena's legs are permanently damaged

55:22And Jaden falls into a vegetative state

55:24On the day Serena is discharged

55:26She sits in a wheelchair

55:27Her eyes dull, staring at nothing

55:28Then two people approach from across the way

55:30The excitement and joy on my face are impossible to hide

55:33My hands hover awkwardly

55:35Not sure where to go

55:36Brushing nervously against Vivian's belly

55:37Finally she cannot take it anymore

55:39She grabs my hand and places it firmly on her stomach

55:42If you want to feel, then feel

55:43It's your child

55:44Get to know them

55:45Serena freezes where she sits

55:47But just before my eyes can reach her

55:49She quickly steers her wheelchair down a different path

55:51Let it go

55:52Don't go to him

55:52She does not deserve to see him anymore

55:54From this moment on

55:56They will never have to see each other again

55:57She does not deserve to see each other again

55:58She does not deserve to see each other again

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