“Exactly. You’ve followed Felix for so many years, we all saw it. He might not have you in his heart, but he’s willing to marry you, and that already gives you plenty of face. Don’t make a fuss at an occasion like this.”
They all assumed I would behave like before, that as long as Felix said a few words, I would swallow the hurt and quietly return to his side.
But this time, I simply looked at them calmly. My voice was flat, without a trace of emotion.
“I’m not getting married.”
The moment the words fell, the entire hall froze. Then laughter burst out.
“She’s probably waiting for Felix to coax her.”
“A woman who forces herself onto a man, and now she’s making a scene over a dress. Embarrassing Felix like this in public. How is she supposed to live in that house after marriage?”
“Felix, listen to us. A woman who clings and throws tantrums like this is trouble.”
Relatives from the Gu family were whispering loudly in the guest seats, full of criticism and contempt.
They never saw me as a person, only as an attachment they expected to stay obedient at all times.
I didn’t intend to waste breath on a group of stubborn elders, so I picked a corner seat and sat down.
Not even two seconds later, Felix walked over with a dark expression.
“Ulyssa, what are you doing on our wedding day? Just over a dress, you make me lose face in front of everyone. Do you know how many elders are watching?”
“Stop making trouble, alright? Tracy is just my sister. She tried on your dress for fun. So what? No matter what you wear, you’re still my wife.”
He didn’t mention my feelings at all. His mouth was full of blame, as if I were the one causing him trouble.
After speaking, he grabbed my hand and tried to drag me onto the stage by force.
I couldn’t hold back anymore. I let out a soft laugh, shook off his hand, and spoke even more clearly than before.
“I told you, I’m not making trouble. Felix, I’m simply not getting married.”
He rubbed his forehead, letting out a helpless laugh as though dealing with a stubborn child.
“Ulyssa, what do you want? You’re really still hung up on the dress?”
“Is it worth it? Fine, I’ll have the emcee buy a new one from somewhere nearby. Come up with me and finish the ceremony first, alright?”
After saying that, he shot me a look that allowed no refusal, then turned to instruct the emcee.
He never once asked why I didn’t want to marry him.