Backup Bride — Episode 5

Ten years together, he knew exactly how much I had sacrificed. He was certain I would never leave him. I said nothing and hung up the phone. At last, I accepted the truth.

The moment Lena announced she was coming back, he had changed. The first time he lost control over Lena, he accidentally smashed the ceramic mug we had made together. He left me alone in a storm because Lena was afraid of thunder.

When I desperately needed his signature for my emergency ependestiny, he was riding a roller coaster with her. Ever since Lena insisted that they were just friends, Ethan stopped hiding his favoritism.

All the compromises. All the excuses I made for him. They had finally let us here. I left the group chat.

A moment later, Ethan sent me a single question mark, then nothing. Maybe he thought that, just like every other time, I'd soon give in and beg to make up. But this time, I was truly exhausted.

Ignoring the surprised look from the hotel receptionist, I returned alone to my room. I removed my makeup and took off the ill-fitting gown. lying on the bed staring at the white ceiling my mind was completely blank how

had everything suddenly become like this just last night in this very same bed I had been so excited that I couldn't sleep I picked up my phone Lena had just updated her Instagram before certain people get sensitive again a quick head up I am only experiencing a wedding Ethan and I are just friends so don't

read into it the video showed the wedding entrance Lena wore the wedding gown that was supposed to be mine as she walked toward Ethan to a round of