Everyone Believed in Our Love, But I Knew It Wouldn't Survive

Five years ago, when Jakob had proposed to me, he had looked at me with those same devoted eyes.

I still remembered he was also wearing the same sharp black suit, holding a bouquet of blue roses. He then proposed with a ring that was one-of-a-kind in the world.

He was even teary-eyed when he proposed to me.

"Cynthia, I swear I'll only love you. I'll take care of you. No other woman will ever find a place in my heart. So, please. Bond with me and be my mate, alright?"

I let out a bitter laugh. Then, I broke into tears halfway through.

Everything was a lie. The vow was a lie. Taking care of me was also a lie.

Even love could change…

Tessa couldn't bear to look at me as she gently wiped the tears from my face.

"They're gone, Cynthia. Should we still follow them?"

I shook my head. "Let's go."

"I didn't want to stay here for another second.

Tessa originally wanted to send me home, but I refused her. "It's fine. I know you're worried about me, but my mind's a mess. I need some time alone."

Tessa didn't console me anymore. She knew how I felt.

Once she left, I wandered the streets without aim.

It was during deep winter and the temperature had dropped below freezing. I had only come out wearing a light coat.

But compared to the chill I'm feeling on my flesh, my heart was even colder.

I didn't know how long I'd walked before my phone buzzed again.

It was from Jakob's account.

I tapped them open. Three sweet wedding photos entered my eyes, almost blinding me.

One was when they got out of a car. Jakob was holding up the skirt of Molly's wedding gown as she smiled smugly.

Another one was when Molly was in Jakob's arms. The two of them were intimately close together.

The final one was when Jakob went down on one knee, holding out a dazzling diamond ring.

Molly texted, "We took our wedding photos today, and he even prepared a ring for the proposal. I was so touched. He even came and met my parents. They were very happy with Jakob. Other than being unable to form a mate bond, we had already completed all the procedures. To be honest, I don't mind you being a Luna. Since he'll just throw you aside and always come to me. Just you wait."

Molly's sneers were like blades, stabbing straight into my heart. I froze, unable to respond.

After a long while, I finally forwarded the photos and chat record to Mia, along with a message, "Show these at their wedding."

Then I switched my phone off as I walked on the streets with my mind clouded.

My mind was so consumed with everything that had happened that I couldn't even move when I finally realized a car had lost control and came right at me.

There was an explosion of pain. And then, only darkness remained.

I didn't know how long it had passed. When I once again opened my eyes, all I could smell was the sharp smell of antiseptic typical of medical settings.

Jakob was slouching over the hospital bed, gripping my hand. He instantly noticed when I stirred.

He looked at me with frantic eyes, filled with fear and regret.

"You're finally awake, Cynthia! Do you feel pain anywhere? Should I call the healers? I'm so scared…"

I turned my head slightly, my eyes falling on Jakob.

His clothes were all wrinkled and his eyes were red. It was obvious that he had been staying by my side for a long time.

His pain was also genuine, like he wished he were the one suffering the injuries and not me.

But all I felt was disgust.

When I looked at his face, I was reminded of him taking those wedding photos with Molly.

'Jakob… Which is the real you? I can't trust you anymore.'