On the Wedding Day, He Abandoned Me For His First Love

But, I had to admit, it felt really satisfying.

“Tessa, I didn’t expect you to be so superficial, ditching me as soon as you found a rich guy,” Chad said, his embarrassment turning into anger, leading him to spout nonsense.

I was rendered speechless.

“Chad, see that building behind me? That’s my family’s.” I pointed to the tall skyscraper behind us, signaling Chad to look.

That building was my family’s company, where I serve as vice president. And the CEO? That would be my dad.

“Do you really think you have the right to say that?” With that, I took Liam’s hand and walked away, not caring about the way Chad’s face turned bright red.

Sitting in the car, I tilted my head to look at Liam, who was driving.

“What did you say earlier? That my mom asked you to pick me up for dinner? When did you even meet my mom?”

“Half an hour from now,” Liam replied, turning the steering wheel smoothly for a left turn, heading in the direction of my house.

I was puzzled.

So you were just making things up earlier?

As for how he knew where I lived, that goes back to our senior year of high school.

Back in senior year, Liam and I were neck and neck in terms of grades.

But as the final exams approached, my grades suddenly started to slip.

The homeroom teacher suspected that Liam and I were dating and that I was distracted by it, causing my academic decline. So, she called our parents in for a meeting.

My mom rushed to the school in her slippers, their sound echoing through the school hallway, creating an odd atmosphere in the office.

“Are you Tessa’s parent?” The homeroom teacher adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses and gave my mom a once-over.

She clearly doubted that someone like my mom could afford to send me to such an elite school.

My mom gave a perfunctory nod to the teacher, then turned to give Liam a thorough look-over.

Satisfied, she asked him, “Are you 18 yet?”

Liam nodded, confirming that he was.

My mom’s expression grew even more satisfied.

“Teacher, you see, these two are already adults, so it’s not really ‘dating’ in the way you’re worried about. Tessa’s father had surgery recently, and she’s been worried, which is why her grades slipped.”

My mom paused before continuing, “You know Tessa’s abilities as well as anyone, and I can assure you her grades will be back up by the next exam.”

With that, my mom took one of my hands and one of Liam’s, saying to the teacher, “It’s after school now, so I’ll take these two home. Goodbye.”

She nodded politely at the teacher, who was left bewildered.

Mom, do you realize you just guilt-tripped the teacher?

Also, since when did Dad have surgery?

My mom was willing to say anything to avoid me being labeled as having an early romance.

But the truth was, Liam and I weren’t dating at all. I was just in a bad mood from the heat and some personal stuff, so I slacked off, which was why my grades slipped.

Of course, I had some feelings for Liam back then.

I even asked him secretly what kind of girl he liked.

He said he liked quiet and well-behaved ones.

And I was the complete opposite.

That was just how I was; I couldn’t change.

I figured, if someone really likes you, they’ll like you no matter what.

So, I tucked those feelings away.

That night, my mom invited Liam over for dinner.

Over time, Liam started coming over more often, always under the excuse of enjoying my dad’s cooking.

Now, my mom was enthusiastically welcoming Liam.

I’m her actual daughter, but she was acting like Liam was her long-lost son who just returned from abroad.

“Liam, it’s been six years! You’ve gotten taller and more handsome,” my mom said approvingly.

“Thank you, Mrs. Murray. You’re just as young and beautiful as you were back then,” Liam replied, laying on the charm.

I rolled my eyes at them.

Could they be any more fake?

“Such a sweet talker. Do you have a girlfriend?” My mom’s true intentions finally came out.

“No, not yet. Are you planning to set me up?” Liam said, sneaking a glance in my direction.

Why was he looking at me?

It’s not like I’m going to stop my mom from finding him someone.

My mom, catching on instantly, clapped her hands and pulled me up.

“How about my Tessa? You wouldn’t believe it, but Tessa had the misfortune of dating a jerk…” she said, pretending to wipe away tears.

A drama queen, through and through.

“I think she’s great,” Liam said with a smile, looking genuinely pleased.

Does he even realize what he just said? Didn’t he say he didn’t like girls like me?

Seeing that there was potential, my mom immediately took my hand and placed it in Liam’s large palm.

His hand was warm, and although it wasn’t hot, it felt like holding a hot potato.

I quickly pulled my hand back, feeling a flush rise to my ears.

“Mom, I’m still here, you know? Stop being so ridiculous,” I scolded, giving her a playful glare.

“How am I being ridiculous? I’ve seen more of the world than you have. You’re not good at picking people; leave that to me,” my mom shot back with a look of disdain.

She sure knows how to bring up sore points.