I Was His Substitute Bride Chapter 30
The year I started college, my mother, who’d raised me alone, died of cancer.
Cole and I took leave together. Went back to my hometown. While I sat numbly by her coffin, he took on the role of fiancé. Handled the relatives. Gave me a strange sense of stability.
Back then, a sudden fixation took root in me. If I don’t end up with Cole in this life, who else could I possibly be with?
So when Sabrina appeared, I turned a blind eye again and again. Pretended to be tolerant. Magnanimous.
Until Cole destroyed me for Sabrina. Ruthlessly shredded the fragile peace I’d struggled to maintain.
Now, I was completely at peace.
The chapter of my life that belonged to Cole had turned for good.
When they announced their engagement, I applauded heartily.
Just like every other guest there. Applauding with blessings and relief.
Only Cole on stage kept his eyes fixed on me.
Spencer sent me a message. “How’s the engagement party?”
A video call request buzzed the next second.
I fumbled to hang up. Slipped out of the main hall. Was just about to call him back from the doorway.
Cole’s voice came from behind me. “Victoria, if you don’t want me to get engaged, I won’t.”
