Backup Bride — Episode 3

Lena had her arm abind Ethan as they posed like an intimate couple. My eyes lingered on the last photo. Before our own pre-wedding shoot, I had shown him a reference photo of that exact That's childish.

The chat exploded with replies. Ethan's childhood friend immediately commented, You two are perfect. He had once said the exact same thing to me.

Clara, thank you for being there for Ethan after Lena left. You two are made for each Then Ethan's cousin joined in. I would have shown up if I knew it was your wedding. Clara swooshed in while Lena was overseas. It's honestly disgusting. Is it too late to fly over?

He'd forgotten an urgent document at home. I drove it to him in the middle of a rainstorm. My car skidded and slammed into a guardrail a lorry on the way. When I limped over and handed him the documents, he had nearly cried. He grabbed my Clara, you're my lifesaver!

Then there were Ethan's older cousin, his college roommate, his senior. year, everyone in that group had met me before. They had all been polite, gracious, and kind to my face. But behind my back, I was nothing more than a backup plan, a clingy woman, a pathetic opportunist. Ethan replied casually. Enough about her. Tell Lena how beautiful she looks

instead. My hands shook violently as I gritted my teeth and typed, you're all disgusting. The moment the message appeared, the group chat fell silent for two full seconds. Then Ethan's cousin sent, damn, wrong group, delete it. Immediately after that, Ethan called. I answered. He said only one word apologize why should i apologize for being the joke you are mock behind my back