He Gave My Ring to Her, So I Wedded His Rival

Four hours later, I got a text from Ximena Mills.

“Guess what I found in Kason’s clothes?”

She sent me a photo.

It was the ring Kason had given me.

I stared at the picture, my heart feeling like it was being crushed.

Ximena’s messages kept coming.

“This ring, Kason gave it to you, right?”

“Too bad, with just a little charm, it’s mine now.”

My vision blurred, and my hands shook so much that I dropped my phone.

In just a few hours, the ring he said was meant only for me had ended up with someone else.

Just like our years together, it wasn’t mine anymore.

The phone screen was still glowing, but I couldn’t bring myself to look at it.

I numbly washed my face, scrubbing away the last bit of feeling I had for him.

The next morning, when I woke up, Kason was already back.

He looked smug, with faint red marks on his neck.

I didn’t say anything, just stared straight at him.

Kason avoided my gaze, then tried to cozy up to me.

“Luisa, I’m sorry, work’s been crazy. I couldn’t get away.”

His body pressed against mine, his breath warm on my skin, but I felt cold inside.

Resentment bubbled up in me.

I gently pushed him away and spoke casually.

“I’ve changed my mind. Wearing the ring would show how much we care about each other.”

“Kason, where’s my ring?”

I held out my hand, making it clear what I wanted.

Kason hesitated, his face unreadable.

In that moment, I felt like I was falling into a frozen pit.

I already knew what he was going to say.

Sure enough, after a pause, he pursed his lips, his tone almost begging.

“Luisa, I think that ring’s outdated. It doesn’t suit you.”

“How about we pick out a new one? I know a place with some gorgeous designs…”

I shook my head, cutting him off. “Never mind, it’s not important anymore.”

Even though I’d expected it, the truth still hurt.

A flash of panic crossed Kason’s face. He grabbed my hand tightly, speaking quickly.

“Luisa, are you mad at me?”

“Why wouldn’t it be important?”

“We’re about to get married. You can’t scare me like this. I’ll get you a better one right away.”

Kason’s voice kept echoing in my ears, but all I felt was disgust.

“It’s fine, I’m not mad. Just take me out to dinner to make it up to me.”

Kason immediately relaxed. “I’ll take you now.”

Looking at his relieved expression, I suddenly wondered.

If he knew I’d already decided to leave him, would he still be so calm?