Chapter 2

Serena Thorne and Drew Miller, locked in an embrace, stumbled into the wedding suite bedroom. Drew's feigned protests were quickly drowned out by Serena's moans.

The door banged, rattling like gunshots piercing my heart.

Most of the guests were Serena's friends, whispering and casting scornful, disdainful glances my way, making me feel like a clown.

I slammed my fist against the wall. Blood dripped down the tiles.

Ten minutes stretched like an eternity. The sounds from the bedroom gradually died down.

The door opened. Serena was draped over Drew, so close you’d think they were the married couple.

Drew feigned innocence. "Jasper, I promised Serena. I couldn't refuse her."

Serena brushed him off, "Why bother explaining anything to him!"

"Ouch, Jasper Night, go buy me some medicine! I'm hurt…"

Her drinking buddies whistled and teased, "Serena, you're a beast!"

"Drew, you're not bad yourself!"

Serena's face was flushed as she playfully cursed, "Get lost, don't stir things up."

I stared at her, my voice hoarse. "Is this one of your wishes?"

Serena snapped impatiently, "Yes, yes, yes! Now go!"

"Serena, focus," Drew bit her playfully, as if punishing her.

I nodded and left, my heart twisting in agony, yet I forced a smile.

Soon, I wouldn't have to endure these humiliations anymore.

Three years ago, I fell into the sea and lost my memory. Serena found me.

She had just been rejected by Drew and was completely distraught.

When she heard I wanted to repay her, she casually said, "Then help me fulfill 99 wishes."

I agreed. Her very first wish was for me to be her boyfriend.

We grew close quickly, and we did have some sweet, enviable times.

At first, I didn't have a job, and she spent money to treat my illness and help me recover.

When my amnesia headaches flared up, she stayed awake all night, holding and comforting me.

For three years, she only used one of the 99 wishes.

Until six months ago, when Drew returned. She suddenly changed completely, going so far as to use up most of her wishes just to protect Drew, who repeatedly humiliated me.

Buying lubricant was the 96th wish. Only three left, and I'd be free.

I took a deep breath and knocked on the bedroom door.

She opened it, clutching her lower back, and immediately dragged me inside. "Drew's tired, and my back hurts too. You apply it for me!"

The chaotic stench made me hold my breath. I gritted my teeth, turned, and walked away.

Drew said innocently, "Jasper, don't blame Serena. I'm the one who exhausted her."

I gazed at him coldly, but he mistook my silence for fear and pushed his luck.

"Don't get the wrong idea, I'm just helping Serena. I don't want to ruin your relationship. If you're worried, you can stay and supervise me."

Drew knelt before me, playing the subservient role, but I couldn't be bothered to watch his act. I turned to leave.

But Serena exploded. "Jasper Night, didn't you say you'd do anything for me? I order you to apply this ointment! Otherwise, we're getting a divorce tomorrow!"

I burst out laughing. "Then divorce it is!"

"Or maybe let him do it, I really don't want to affect your relationship. He only drugged you because he loves you too much…"

Serena angrily interrupted, "No! I said no sex after marriage, and that's final. He shouldn't have any impure thoughts. Let's continue!"

My eyes burned with fury. I clenched my jaw tight to keep from throwing up. Just as I was about to leave, Serena grabbed me.

"Ow!"