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Revenge Marriage ~ Replaced My Cheating Groom

Betrayed by her fiancé just days before her wedding, Arleena strikes a desperate bargain with Hugo: a fake marriage to save face. But their convenient arrangement quickly spirals under intense family pressure to produce an heir. When a mysterious, abandoned baby suddenly appears at their apartment, the couple is thrust into unexpected parenthood. As Arleena navigates this new life, shadows from Hugo's past return to sabotage their bond, spreading malicious rumors to tear them apart.
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Chapter 5

Arleena just laughed sarcastically and looked away. Anywhere but not staring at Justin's sickening pleading face.

"Darling?" sigh Arleena. "I can't believe you still call me that. Men... woah, even the term 'asshole' for you is still too polite. Why should I be in a relationship with you?"

he shook his head. "No, don't say that. I can't be in a relationship with you."

Arleena shook off Justin's hand, who wanted to hold his hand again.

"Do you think you're so cool when you play with women's hearts? Do you think I'm a stupid woman?" Arleena paused for a few seconds. He turned his gaze to Hugo. "To be honest, I actually have something to confess..."

After saying that, Arleena took two steps back. He kept looking at Hugo as a plan emerged in his mind.

Arleena turned around to take a step closer to Hugo. The atmosphere around remained silent. All eyes watched Arleena's movements, including Justin who looked curious.

Arleena steps closer to Hugo. Arleena ignored Hugo who was confused and seemed to be guessing what he was going to do. He could tell that Hugo was asking him through a glance.

Unfortunately, the plan in Arleena's brain was too strong. His adrenaline was racing, encouraging his belief to carry out his plan. The feeling of excitement made his heartbeat beat fast, and the rush of blood rippled was ridiculous.

Amidst the silence, Arleena was now standing in front of Hugo. Both of their eyes met each other. Very deep. The eyes that Arleena had not seen for nearly three years. Now Arleena could realize how 'mighty' Hugo's mature, sharp gaze was.

Arleena felt herself getting nervous because of the pounding in her chest. As close as two inches between them, Arleena noticed the details on Hugo's face. After three years of separation, there were quite significant changes: a cleaner face, a charming and mature aura, a strong jawline, and beautiful beady eyes.

"What would you do?" asked Hugo, speaking almost in a whisper.

"Carried out my plan," Arleena replied.

One second after answering, when Hugo frowned, Arleena immediately grabbed Hugo's collar. Without further ado, Arleena grabbed Hugo by the collar with a grip so strong as to shorten their distance. Hugo didn't have time to resist Arleena's sudden tug.

Then, their lips met.

Arleena closed her eyes.

Hugo stiffened in surprise. So did all the eyes that witnessed Arleena's actions.

That night, Arleena and Justin's relationship was damaged. Can not be fixed. So Arleena knew there was nothing she could do but spoil it even more in revenge for Justin's actions.

***

Hugo has an unpleasant feeling about Arleena.

That same day, in the night, after hearing the story that Arleena's fiancé was having an affair, Hugo's mind immediately thought of something.

How is Arleena now?

So, without informing and telling anyone, here is Hugo now. Standing in front of Arleena's private apartment door. Hugo had been standing for almost twenty minutes, just staring at the apartment door.

Why was he suddenly feeling doubtful now?

Even though a few moments ago, especially when he was on his way to Arleena's apartment, Hugo was already enthusiastic. Wanted to check directly on Arleena's condition when there was no one accompanying her. They haven't meet each other after yesterday kisses. 

"Huh... what happened to me?" muttered Hugo, lowering his head while shaking his head slowly.

Hugo hisses. The feeling is restless. Thinking between whether Arleena will accept his arrival or he should turn around and leave.

"I'm home, or ring the apartment bell?" asked Hugo, muttering once again.

Hugo immediately sighed nervously. Because Hugo always knew that Arleena's true condition was when there was no one around her.

"Aish, fuck it!" Hugo really annoyed with his own thoughts.

Without caring about his worry that was too thick, Hugo pressed the bell of Arleena's apartment. His head was still bowed with his breath racing from feeling anxious.

One press, two presses, then three times in succession.

Unlucky. Hugo can't leave Arleena alone now.

"Arleena ... open the door—"

Check.

Hugo's face immediately lifted, looking at Arleena's figure in front of him. How surprised Hugo was when he saw Arleena's figure in her pajamas all over her body.

Arleena's hair looked a little disheveled, like someone who had just woken up. At first she rubbed her eyes, but gradually her movements slowed down when she realized that Hugo was standing in front of her.

"Wait..." Arleena'a voice sounded hoarse. Her hands dropped from her eyes, showing a look of both glazed eyes. "Wait a minute, who is this? Hugo?"

Hugo is also equally surprised. In a split second processing his shock, Hugo came back to his senses.

"Yes, I'm Hugo," said Hugo, who for some reason suddenly felt awkward.

Arleena half gaping. Staring at Hugo with wide eyes.

"Hugo!" Arleena almost screamed with enthusiasm and disbelief.

"You—ouch, Arleena! Why are you tugging?! Slow down!"

"Sssst! Stupid, don't shout, you'll be heard!" Arleena immediately reprimanded Hugo after they both entered her apartment.

The door is closed. The coded sound of the apartment door being locked echoed.

Now Arleena pulled Hugo's hand away from the door leading to the living room of the apartment. But in the middle, Hugo suddenly let go of Arleena's hand by brushing it off.

Arleena's body suddenly turned and looked at Hugo in surprise. Without warning Hugo grabbed Arleena's hand which he had brushed away, then pulled the woman's body closer.

One of Hugo's hands grabbed Arleena's waist to be pulled so that they were only two inches apart. Hugo deliberately did not let go of Arleena's hand, and one other hand locked her waist.

Hugo's eyes were now looking serious at Arleena's two beady eyes.

"Don't rush. I want to check how you are now," Hugo said in a low tone.

His calm and baritone voice immediately made all of Arleena's hairs prickle. Arleena's whole body could not move for a few seconds.

Only two inches away from his face, Arleena stared at Hugo's face.

"Your eyes are puffy," Hugo said back.

So dumbfounded by Hugo's actions now, Arleena realized that she had forgotten to cover her face. Even though when she found out that Hugo was coming, Arleena deliberately dressed herself as if she had just woken up.

She had forgotten that Hugo could read the slightest gap.