Chapter 3

"Even if you drive Hazel away again for three years, ten years, twenty years, it will only make me hate you more."

I looked at him in disbelief. Clearly, it was Fiona who disappeared the day before the wedding, leaving only a note.

"Mom, Dad, I don't want to get married now. I'm young and want to see the world."

But my parents didn't want to offend the powerful Taylor Family or lose the opportunity. They forced me into the wedding dress.

I tried to speak up, but anger overwhelmed me, and I collapsed backward. As I fell, I instinctively looked at Declan, not far away, at his hesitant feet.

But Fiona held onto Declan's arm, leading him outside, "She's at it again, ignore her. Teach her a lesson. She's always been like this, pretending to be sick to get her way."

Fiona Carter vanished the day before her wedding, leaving behind only a note.

"Dear Parents, I don't want to get married right now. I'm still young and want to explore the world."

However, my Parents were reluctant to offend the influential Taylor Family or let such a lucrative opportunity slip away. They pressured me into the wedding dress.

I wanted to explain, but I was so overwhelmed that I fainted.

As I lay there, I instinctively glanced at Declan Taylor standing nearby and noticed his hesitance.

Fiona Carter, meanwhile, wrapped her arm around Declan Taylor's and headed toward the door, saying, "She's at it again. Just ignore her. Maybe this will teach her a lesson. She's always been like this, pretending to be sick to get her way."

She playfully urged, "Let's hurry, we have a lot of shopping to do today."

When I woke up, I had no idea how much time had passed. The room was dim.

I checked my phone.

The Fake Friends Group chat had blown up with over 99 messages.

"Declan Taylor ordered a million-dollar custom dress for his wife."

"Declan Taylor bought a diamond ring worth tens of millions."

People in the group kept tagging me.

"I heard the mall music couldn't even keep up today. Mr. Taylor sure knows how to spoil his wife. How much did he spend this afternoon!!"

"Fiona, I remember Mr. Taylor never went shopping with you before. What's your secret? Share it with us."

I looked at the photos of him being kind and attentive.

He was personally carrying a Victoria's Secret bag.

I chuckled bitterly, but it hurt my wounded face, making me wince in pain.

Training? Who needs that? The problem was the wrong person.

I had the Nanny bandage me up, took my belongings, and left the Villa.

Back at my home, I overheard my father and mother talking.

"Isn't giving Adeline Carter a billion too much?"

Father took a sip of his drink: "Hazel Carter is going to ruin Adeline's face."

Mother exclaimed, "Ah... really?"

Father sighed, "Consider this billion as compensation for Adeline Carter."

Mother said coldly, "Even so, it's too much. What does she want in exchange for a new identity? Ungrateful child."

I forced a smile, but my body trembled uncontrollably.

I couldn't hold back and burst into the room, shouting:

"Why are you doing this to me? Am I not your child?"

Mother stood up with confidence:

"Your body and skin come from your parents. I can take what I want."

"Your life was given by me, it's just a face."

My mind buzzed with shock, and my hands clenched into fists.

I stood there, feeling utterly helpless.

"Enough, stop causing trouble," Father ordered coldly, "I've already instructed the secretary to transfer a billion to your account. Leave. Declan Taylor was meant to marry your sister."

I looked up and laughed through my tears. These were my Parents.

After checking into the Hotel, Declan Taylor unexpectedly sent a birthday banquet invitation.

"You can come as the Carter Family Second Daughter, but behave yourself. Don't cause trouble for Hazel Carter."

The invitation showed my seat was on the very edge of the room.

There was even Security nearby.

Was this constant vigilance?

I laughed at myself, deleted the chat, and removed Declan Taylor.

The next day, I booked an early flight.

Before canceling my phone number, I sent Grandfather an early birthday wish.

The next moment.

Grandfather sent a long message:

"When Declan visited today, I sensed something was wrong. Whatever decision you make, Grandfather wishes you all the best."

My eyes burned, and tears fell uncontrollably.

I canceled my number and removed the SIM card.

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As the plane ascended, I watched the city beneath me shrink into the distance, knowing I'd never lay eyes on it again.