He Gave My Wedding to His First Love

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On my wedding day, I unexpectedly slept through six hours.

When I rushed over in a hurry, my fianc Leo had already completed the entire ceremony with his first love.

Looking at my sweaty face, Leo simply smiled and came clean.

I was the one who drugged you. Ares wanted a weddingit's no big deal, so I gave her one.

As if afraid I'd cause a scene, he hinted casually:

"Just behave yourself. I'll accompany you to get our marriage license next week, and making a fuss now won't help anyway."

"Look, even the wedding dress wouldn't fit you if she took it off."

My gaze calmly fell on the bride. That was the dress I'd spent nearly half a year selecting.

Everyone instantly held their breath, expecting me to make a huge scene.

But I was completely relieved instead.

Well, he should've said so earlierI've been regretting this too.

My ex gave me a ten-carat diamond ring when he proposed. Now I don't have to return it.

I went straight home.

When my neighbor saw me, her face was full of surprise.

"Louise, why are you home? Isn't today your wedding?"

I'd been preparing for this wedding for so long that almost everyone knew about it.

To the point where, being played for a fool at the last minute, I had no room to save face.

Without stopping my motion of unlocking the door, I said with an unchanged expression, "Not getting married anymore. He was busy."

Busy giving his first love a wedding.

A flash of pity crossed my neighbor's face, and she tactfully didn't press further.

After closing the door, I rushed to the bathroom.

As soon as I opened my mouth, I vomited violently.

I didn't stop until there was nothing left in my stomach, then collapsed weakly to the side.

I have a moderate adverse reaction to sleeping pills.

Leo knew this, but he still gave them to me.

The fact that I woke up today means I was lucky.

As I stood up to rinse my mouth, my phone suddenly buzzed with messages.

It was a group chat that both Leo and I were in.

"Leo's the man! Did you see? Louise came and didn't dare say a word."

"How did Leo train her? Louise is so obedientshe's one in a million!"

"Louise is an orphan, and Leo's rich and powerful. What would she dare say!"

They laughed together. Suddenly, someone asked:

"Do you think Leo's even coming home tonight?"

The group replied quickly.

"Are you stupid? Anyone with half a brain knows he won't!"

This was followed by a string of crude, suggestive jokes.

But suddenly, Leo's childhood friend said urgently:

"You guys are really drunk! You sent this to the wrong groupLouise is in here! Delete it quick!"

Everyone panicked, but most of the messages could no longer be recalled.

Someone found it funny and leisurely added:

"So what if she sees? You think she dares say anything?"

I had no reaction. I got up and made myself a meal.

As I finished the last bite, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Leo came back reeking of alcohol. Seeing that I didn't come forward to greet him like before, he chuckled softly.

He walked over and pulled me into a loose embrace.

"It's just a wedding. Not a big deal."

Just publicly humiliated and ridiculed for everyone to know.

"Yeah."

I stood up, picked up my plate, and slipped out of his embrace toward the kitchen.

Leo followed me in.

Something cold touched my neck. I looked downit was a sapphire necklace.

Still not my preferred style. It was Ares' favorite type.

"Thank you," I said while washing dishes.

Leo seemed relieved and leaned down toward me slowly.

I raised my hand to stop him and put the plate in the cupboard.

Then I smiled. "You forgotI'm allergic to alcohol."

Leo's brow furrowed. He stared at me quietly, wanting to say something.

The next second, his phone rang. It was Ares.

His expression immediately brightened. He answered and walked toward the study.

Clickthe door locked.

After wiping the water from my hands, my phone also rang.

"Monday morning, I'll take you to get the marriage license."

"Okay."

After replying concisely, I got up to pack in the bedroom.

But in the closet, I found a piece of clothing that wasn't mine.

Sexy and alluring, just crumpled in a ball, as if stuffed in hastily.

Looking closely, there were still dried stains on it.

The door creaked open. Leo walked in.

Meeting my reddened eyes, he instantly understood.

He calmly took the clothing from my hand.

"Johnson and the others probably left it when they brought their girlfriends over."

I kept my head down, my hands trembling slightly. Not from sadness, but from disgust.

Leo clearly misunderstood. He raised his hand and affectionately patted my head.

"Louise, do you know what I like most about you?"

Without waiting for my answer, he said, "Obedient."

Over the years, I'd heard "obedient" countless times.

Obedient, sensible, well-behaved. Like a cat, like a dogjust not like a person.

"Ares is in the past. Giving her a wedding is just compensation. Don't overthink it."

He patted my head like petting a dog.

Just like when he chose to sponsor me years agoa casual gesture.

I was packaged up and brought to the city to study.

But with one tear from Ares, I was pushed into a corner again.

Left for those rich people to toy with me, casual and careless.

Like a piece of trash, kicked around at will.

"Alright, rest if you're tired. Ares wants to remove her bridal manicure. I'm going with her."

Perhaps it was the accumulated pain of always losing. Perhaps it was that bit of unwillingness buried in my heart.

I suddenly grabbed his wrist.

"Can't you stay?"

Stay, even once, to prove I matter.

But Leo just froze, looking somewhat helpless.

"I promised her."

But he'd promised me countless times too.

Promised to accompany me to the hospital for period pain treatment. Promised to accompany me to visit Grandma's grave. Promised to celebrate my birthday with me, even once. Yet every promise fell through.

"Oh, okay."

I let go of his hand, my tone resigned.

For some reason, Leo grabbed my hand instead.

His tone gentle: "When I get back, I'll bring you your favorite taro cake."

But I hate desserts most of all.

Tears flashed in my eyes. I smiled and said, "Thank you."

Leo didn't come home all night. Ares updated her Twitter with a photo and caption.

Very simplea peace sign gesture.

But I instantly understood. She posted it specifically for me to see. Just like when Leo casually abandoned me for her years ago.

When I was locked in the bathroom and beaten on the ground until I couldn't get up.

The same gesture she made over my head.

Provocative, insultinga gesture that belonged uniquely to me.

"Like a little rabbit, right?"

People in the comments didn't understand.

"A moment of spring is worth a thousand goldwho cares about rabbits?"

"Quick, tell usis Leo wild in bed?"

Ares replied quickly.

"Wild. Incredibly wild!"

I calmly swiped away and made an appointment at the hospital.

My body had been breaking out in rashes since yesterday. Probably an allergic reaction to the sleeping pills.

My neck was already scratched bloody.

The doctor gave me an injection and sternly instructed:

"You absolutely cannot take sleeping pills again. Your constitution can't handle them."

"Got it."

After getting my medication, I turned to leave. In the lobby, I ran into Leo holding Ares' hand.

Seeing me, he froze for a moment, but still didn't let go.

"What happened to you?"

"Allergies."

Leo nodded casually. He didn't ask why or how severe it was, then sighed.

"She moved around while removing her manicure and hurt her finger. I brought her to get it treated."

His tone was so concerned, as if Ares had suffered a serious injury.

I looked down. The cut was barely visible and had already scabbed over.

Ares snorted and pretended to be angry:

"It's all because you kept bothering me. Otherwise, would I have suffered like this?"

Leo chuckled softly and good-naturedly apologized.

"Fine, it's all my fault."

Then he turned to me: "You go home first."

I nodded and walked out.

I hadn't gone far when Ares' voice rang out again.

"Look at herrashes all over her face and neck. Make sure it's not some contagious disease. You should have her get a full physical examination."

"She's had one before."

"Before was before! I'm thinking of youwhy aren't you grateful!"

Leo said lazily, "Fine, I'll have her go tomorrow."

His tone casual, like arranging for a dog to see the vet.

After leaving the hospital, I went to store some luggage.

When I got home, Leo was already back.

Ares came forward and greeted me like the lady of the house.

"Louise, we're out of slippers. You can wear disposable ones."

I looked down. My slippers were on her feet.

Leo had bought them for me. Because my feet are small, they're only size 5.

Ares' heels were sticking out the back.

They clearly didn't fit anywhere, yet she deliberately wore them around in front of me, obviously trying to disgust me.

I looked inside. Leo and his friends were playing video games, completely ignoring us.

I didn't say anything and bent down to put on disposable slippers.

Walking into the entryway, a cold wind hit me. My rhinitis flared up and I sneezed three times in a row.

The air conditioning had been turned from 77F down to 64F.

This time Leo noticed. He took the remote from my hand.

"Ares gets hot easily. If I turn it up, she won't be comfortable. Just bear with it for a while."

Though his tone was consultative, his actions were forcefully non-negotiable.

After speaking, he turned back to gaming with his friends.

Ares glanced at me lightly, sneered, and turned to join them.

From beginning to end, no one bothered to look at me.

I was like an outsider, completely out of place.

My body involuntarily shivered. I suddenly spoke:

"How long do I have to endure this?"

The gaming sounds quieted. Leo turned to look at me, his face somewhat impatient.

"Two hours at most. You can put on more clothes."

"But I have rhinitis. I can't handle it."

"Then that's your own problem."

Leo rotated the controller, with so much force it seemed like he wanted to break the console.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward. The others exchanged glances and tried to smooth things over.

"Louise, why don't you go to the bedroom first? You can adjust the temperature in there. We'll leave soon."

I hummed in agreement and walked into the bedroom.

The next second, mocking laughter came from outside the door.

"Why are you trying to please her? Didn't you see Leo ignoring her?"

"She just seems kind of pitiful."

"Pitiful people have hateful qualities. I hate this pretentious type the most. Acting all high and mighty, but can she even leave Leo?"

"That's true. I've never seen anyone more tolerant than Louise."

They openly mocked me. Leo never said a word, which meant he actually thought the same.

I checked the time. Tomorrow would be Monday.

I pulled out the last of my luggage and pushed the door open.

The laughter instantly froze on their faces. Leo's expression darkened.

"Do you have to be so difficult? Just because I wouldn't let you adjust the temperature?"

Ares stood up, her eyes slightly red.

"It's all because of me. Louise, you don't have to leaveI'll go."

But before she could take a step, Leo shot up.

"Don't move. If she wants to leave, let her leave."

Leo's friends seemed to have finally had enough of me too, saying irritably: "It's just putting on a jacket. What's the big deal?"

"Really thinks this is her home. Does anyone actually listen to her?"

"No wonder she's an orphan. Who could stand this kind of personality?"

My whole body stiffened. Suppressing the sour sadness in my heart, I slowly turned to look at Leo.

His face was dark, completely uncaring. He just looked at me and said word by word:

"If you leave now, don't ever come back."

Even at this moment, his first reaction was still to threaten me.

I couldn't tell if it was relief or release. I laughed lightly and left.

Banga loud crash came from the door as Leo smashed his beloved console to pieces.

After some time, Leo cursed under his breath and yanked the door open, rushing out.

But outside, I was long gone.

His childhood friend sensed something was wrong and asked carefully:

"Leo, should I go bring Louise back?"

Leo looked at the thick night, feeling incredibly blocked inside.

He hadn't expected me to actually have the backbone to run away from home.

He sneered coldly, his face full of certainty.

"Bring her back for what? In less than three days, she'll come back on her own."

"The marriage license appointmentthe offer expires."

When I checked into the hotel, Ares sent me this voice message.

Her tone was mocking, as if forcing me to face reality.

"If you really have backbone, never come back."

"But I know you can't bear to leave Leo. Even if nobody welcomes you, you'll stick to him like a piece of gum that won't come off."

I knew she was deliberately trying to provoke me, hoping I'd never return.

I suddenly found it funny. I wanted to tell her it wasn't necessary.

But in the end, I just blocked her.

The next morning, Alexander came to pick me up to get married.

He was dressed handsomely and properly. After gazing at me for a while, he gently kissed my face.

"Beautiful."

I lowered my head and smiled with a slight blush.

When we arrived, I took a photo of the city hall entrance, then walked in hand-in-hand with Alexander.

At the same time, Leo's friend who had stayed up all night at his place suddenly sat bolt upright.

"Holy shit, Leo, look what Louise is doing!"

Hearing my name, Leo immediately snatched the phone.

It showed a photo of city hall. He smirked with disdain.

"Wasn't she running away from home? Now she's at city hall trying to force me into marriage?"

Instantly, the room filled with their mocking laughter.

"You going, Leo?"

"Need you ask? Of course not! Going would mean admitting defeat!"

Leo's face, tense all night, relaxed considerably.

He raised an eyebrow, his tone somewhat smug.

"Depends on my mood. I'll wait until I cool down."

"Holy shit, wait, that's not right!"

Before he could finish, someone refreshed and found an update.

"Louise got a marriage license? Isn't that Alexander, the heir to the Williams Group?"