After She Married My Cousin Instead

My wife cheated on me—with my cousin.

The three of us were headed to sign divorce papers when bam—car crash.

Next thing I knew, I was back on the day we got our marriage license.

This time, no fights, no drama. We both knew it was over.

She ditched me for Jason fast and skipped the country with him.

I stayed behind, buried in law books and case files.

Five years later, she was famous—thanks to Jason pulling strings. Concerts, cash, fans screaming her name.

Me? Still grinding at a law firm, backing folks who needed real legal help.

Then came the family reunion.

She showed up on Jason's arm, smug and shining, throwing shade like it was sport.

But when I mentioned I was settling down with someone else?

Her face snapped.

"I made one dumb mistake! How DARE you move on?!"

Seaport City, Carmoria

When I hit the hotel lobby, barely anyone had shown up yet.

I grabbed a quiet seat, flipped open my laptop, and dove into a tough case.

Then the doors swung open—Summer Tucker and Jason Perry strolled through the doors.

All eyes on them.

Relatives swarmed instantly, laying it on thick.

"Summer's killing it—big name overseas, and married to a total success story!"

"Heard the Carmoria Music Association begged her to come back and perform. She's making the whole family proud!"

"Summer, my kid's obsessed with the violin. He won't shut up about you. Mind giving him a lesson or two?"

Summer flashed that polished smile, curling into Jason's side. "Please. We're family. Just hit me up if he needs help."

That opened the floodgates. Compliments flew like confetti. Suddenly, everyone remembered they were related, trying to score points.

Summer tilted her chin up, soaking it all in like she was headlining a show.

I wrapped up my work, popped off my headphones, and let out a big stretch with a yawn.

Heads turned.

"Wait, Ethan's here? Thought he bailed on these things."

Someone said it just loud enough to stir the pot.

Summer's eyes flicked toward the voice, then scanned the room until they landed on the guy. "He hasn't shown up to any family stuff lately?"

He nodded fast, like he was spilling juicy gossip.

A smug little smirk slid across her face.

Five years ago, the day we woke up back in time, Summer and I had just gotten our marriage license. We were on our way to see our parents.

Out of nowhere, she ditched me in front of everyone, ran straight into Jason's arms, and told him she loved him.

Then she looked me dead in the eye and asked for a divorce. Said Jason was the one she really wanted.

The whole family saw it go down. Most of them were here again today.

"Ethan's at Borevia Law, right? Dude's always buried in work. Never shows up to these things."

"Bet he's here for Summer. Maybe he still wants her back. That mess back then? Total humiliation."