She had been actively targeting Tessa, scheming and framing her in many ways. Tessa watched Ryan silently, her gaze cold. She had already made up her mind–on their wedding day, she would give them a “surprise.”
Ryan looked so happy as he smiled at her. He was genuinely delighted.
But was he happy because Tessa was finally becoming his Luna? Or because he had achieved his goal with Chloe?
Maybe it didn’t matter anymore.
When they arrived at the wedding dress shop, Tessa was shocked to see Chloe there.
At first glance, Chloe was wearing the wedding dress that Tessa had ordered and custom–made.
Without asking for Tessa’s approval, Chloe had put it on, grinning happily as she posed in front of the mirror.
Ryan walked over, admiring her. His gaze lingered, and he couldn’t hide his appreciation.
“Wow, Chloe, you look beautiful.”
Chloe smiled shyly, lowering her eyes, as though they were the ones about to get married.
“Tessa, do you mind if I try on your wedding dress? It should be fine, right?”
“I’m so envious that you’re about to become the Luna of the Slivermoon pack. Unlike me, our parents won’t let me be the Luna of any other pack–they only want me to be the Luna of ours.
Not just the dress, but this man–everything could be hers.
Ryan stared at Chloe, his gaze fixed on her with admiration.
“Chloe is so cute. Liam and Audrey probably can’t bear to let you leave the pack.”
It sounded like a polite comment, but it was heartfelt praise.
Tessa felt disgust rise within her. She looked at Chloe with cold eyes.
“Are you done wearing it? Take it off.”
Chloe stared at her for a moment, slightly taken aback. Although Tessa had always appea
before.
“I’m sorry, Tessa. I didn’t realize
lidn’t realize you cared so much about this wedding dress…”
indifferent, she had never been so blunt
Chloe put on a hurt expression. How could she not know that Tessa cared? The dress was something Tessa had designed herself, from choosing the fabric to the details of the embellishments–every step was her personal touch.
From the proposal to now, Tessa had placed so much importance on this bond.
Ryan glanced at Chloe, then immediately turned to Tessa.
“It’s not a big deal, babe. Don’t be upset. It’s Chloe’s first time wearing a wedding dress. Just let her have this m
moment.
Tessa turned her gaze to him, her eyes cold and empty. There was no anger, only an overwhelming sense of numbness.
He knew her so well, so he must have realized that she hated wearing clothes that had been worn by someone else even if it was her own dress.
For the first time, Tessa felt like the man before her was a stranger,
He was no longer the Ryan who had once relentlessly pursued her.
She lifted her gaze to Chloe, not wanting to argue.
Her lashes fluttered slightly as her voice became light
“It’s yours.
With that, Tessa turned and left the bridal shop without another word.
Ryan quickly followed, rushing to catch up and grabbing her wrist.
“Babe, what’s going on? Are you upset?”
“We’re here to try on wedding dresses, remember?”
“Don’t be angry, 1-”
Tessa interrupted him, feeling overwhelmed by the noise,
“No, I’m just tired. I’m going home now. You can pick whichever dress you want.
Ryan immediately smiled. “I knew you’d be so understanding.”
She left him standing in the bridal shop and made her way home alone.
Before she left, she saw them laughing and jolding in the shop, and a ripple of emotion stirred in her chest.
She turned away, her face showing no emotion
The wedding dress was meant to be worn for someone meaningful, and Byan no longer deserved to see her in the dress she had designed bersell
This marriage had always been a lie from the start
Chloe posted a photo of herself in the wedding duras on Instagram, with the caption
“This beautiful wedding dress was practically made for me, and the best part is that the photographer really put his heart into it”
It was obvious from the photos
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bed
The sound of a notification caught her attention.
Her eyes moved to Ryan’s phone.
Perhaps Ryan thought she was asleep, unaware that she had noticed.
The screen displayed a social media account–his secret account.
Tessa wasn’t the type to check his phone.
Ryan knew well enough that even if she did, he would have countless ways to deceive her
A message popped up on the screen.
Tessa clicked it open and saw several pictures sent by someone marked with a “C.”
The woman in the photos was wearing stockings, dressed in a sexy and playful outfit.
Tessa instantly recognized Chloe.
“Ryan, come find me.
“Same place.”
Tessa’s hand trembled as she held the phone, feeling as though it might slip from her grip at any moment.
Her breath became shallow. She hadn’t expected them to have already reached this point behind her back
Even though their mating ceremony was only a few days away.
Seeing these messages, even though she had already suspected something, still caused her heart to break.
When the sound of running water stopped, Tessa put the phone down, turned away, and closed her eyes, lying there in silence.
