Love Has FadedChapter 1
On the day of our wedding, my girlfriend, Eliana, went hiking with her first love, Mateo.
My younger brother, unable to contain his anger upon hearing the news, rushed up the mountain to confront them.
However, he was caught in a sudden heavy rain and accidentally fell from the mountain. By the time he was taken to the hospital, he had already stopped breathing.
I went to demand an explanation, only to be pushed to the ground by my girlfriend once again. She even lashed out at me with cruel words, accusing me of bringing misfortune upon my brother.
When I had no way out and chose to end my life by drowning in the sea, my girlfriend’s younger sister, Camila, ignored everyone’s attempts to stop her and swam toward me with all her might, rescuing me when I was barely clinging to life.
From that moment on, Camila frequently appeared by my side, accompanying me through the darkest and most unbearable days.
On the anniversary of my brother’s passing, Camila publicly proposed to me, declaring that she would marry no one else in this lifetime and that I was the only one she would ever love.
On our third wedding anniversary, I ended my business trip early and returned home ahead of schedule, carrying a carefully prepared gift.
But just as I was about to push open the door, the sound coming from inside made my hand freeze in place.
“I had to marry him on his brother’s death anniversary. That way, I can always remind myself to pretend that I love him!”
“I truly love him? Does he even deserve my love?
“For Mateo, I’m willing to sacrifice my marriage without hesitation!”
“Enough! I’ve already married him. Isn’t that enough?”
The voices from the room kept echoing. My body trembled as I slowly withdrew my hand from the door handle, turning away without a second glance.
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The very moment I turned to leave, my phone lit up with a message from Camila.
[Honey, when are you coming home? I miss you!]
[Happy third wedding anniversary! We’ll be together forever!]
[I’ve already prepared your anniversary gift! I’m just waiting for you to come back!]
I stared at the messages popping up one after another, curled my lips into a faint smile, but my eyes were filled with bitterness.
If I hadn’t accidentally overheard Camila’s conversation with someone just now, I would probably still be filled with joy upon seeing her messages.