Blurb：
After five years of marriage, Juniper receives a shocking wedding invitation from Ainland. The groom is her husband Arnold Willowstream, and the bride is her own sister Yasmine Cooper. Devastated but determined, Juniper flies to witness the ceremony herself. The moment she sees Arnold passionately kissing Yasmine under the Happy Marriage fireworks, her world shatters completely.
As a mafia family boss who became a cripple after a terrible accident, Arnold had pushed Juniper away, demanding divorce for her own good. But Juniper refused to abandon him, spending two years abroad developing a treatment to restore his legs while wearing the ruby necklace with his hidden camera. Now recovered, Arnold has married Yasmine, who stood by him during his disability, while declaring Juniper will always be the one he loves.
Discovering the secret wedding and Arnold’s conflicting emotions, Juniper faces an impossible choice. Should she confront the man who still claims to love her but married her sister? Or sign the divorce papers she resisted for so long? This emotional love triangle explores whether true love can survive betrayal, disability, and family deception.
Content：
After five years of marriage, I received a wedding invitation from abroad.
The groom is my husband, Arnold Willowstream.
The bride is my younger sister, Yasmine Cooper.
In disbelief, I decide to fly to Ainland and witness the wedding for myself. But the moment I see Arnold holding Yasmine and kissing her deeply, my heart shatters completely.
Fireworks explode in the sky, and glowing words appear aboveHappy Marriage, Mr. Willowstream and Ms. Yasmine.
In that instant, it feels like a blade piercing straight through my chest. Watching them look so happy together, I feel like I’m the one intruding on someone else’s marriage.
Love is a game for twothere’s no room for a third. If he’s already gotten married to someone else, what place do I have left in his life?
Rather than waiting to be pushed out, I choose to walk away on my own and at least keep the last shred of dignity.
Chapter 1
I crouched in the corner, my heart in my throat as the sound of footsteps grew nearer.
Congratulations, Mr. Willowstream. You have one wife at home and another abroad. It must be nice! a subordinate teased.
My heart clenched painfully.
Then, I heard Arnold Willowstream chuckle. Nonsense. Yasmine stood by me when I became a cripple back then. That’s why I agreed to marry her. She truly loves me and would give up everything for me.
But Juniper will always be the one I love. No one is to mention this to herever.
His voice was gentle, firm, and sharp as a blade carving straight through my heart.
He used to bring me my favorite coffee every morning. On my birthday, he filled the sky with drones and prepared a sea of flowers just to tell me how much he loved me.
Then came the accident. That terrible crash hurt his legs and made him a different man altogether.
As the boss of a mafia family, he couldn’t accept becoming a cripple. His personality changed overnight. He started pushing me away and forcing me to divorce him.
Juniper, I’m a broken man now. If you stay, I’ll only drag you down. Someone like me should just die alone.
He threw a signed divorce agreement at me. His eyes were bloodshot, his voice hoarse and hopeless.
Sign it. Let’s end this marriage. Go find the life you deserve.
However, how could I leave him when he needed me the most?
I held his hand tightly and told him unhesitatingly, I’m not going anywhere, Arnold. Never. Stop saying those things. I’m staying with you.
But it was like he couldn’t hear me. He spiraled deeper into despair. Some days, he’d lash out in anger.
Juniper! What are you waiting for? Just sign the damn papers! What’s the point of clinging to a cripple like me? Leave me. Please. Once you’re gone, I won’t have any reason left to live
I never signed the papers. I stayed by his side, no matter how hard things got.
To help him walk again, I left the country. I spent endless nights buried in the lab, trying to develop a treatment that would restore his legs.
I wore the ruby necklace he gave me every day, never once taking it off. Arnold had hidden a tiny camera inside so he could always see me.
That connection, even across the ocean, kept me going. Thank goodness, he finally recovered.
But now, I stood there watching him marry Yasmine Cooper. I heard him speak about his feelings toward her.
So, this is what happened during the two years I was away.
Yasmine took her chance when I was gone.
Despite knowing Arnold was my husband, she still threw herself at him without a care.
And Arnold Even though he loved me, he went through with the wedding. He even ordered everyone to keep it a secret from me.
The thought put my heart in unbearable pain.
I clamped a hand over my mouth to stifle the sob that threatened to escape.
I don’t even remember how I got out of the venue. All I knew was that when I got home, tears were streaming down my face.
I sat at my desk, staring at the divorce papers Arnold had signed back then.
I’d wanted to tear them to shreds so many times before to remind myself I’d never leave him.
But now, I picked up a pen and signed my name without a second thought.
The divorce was finalized.
A single tear fell onto the page, smudging the ink and blurring my vision.
I knew, in that moment, I had lost Arnold for good. The love we once shared was gone forever.
Chapter 2
After signing the divorce papers, I pulled myself together and decided to return to the medical research team.
Yasmine had always been better at winning people overeven our parents showed her more affection, even though I was also their daughter. Every time I went home for the holidays, their faces would stiffen the moment they saw me.
Eventually, I stopped feeling much for that family.
Before I got involved with Arnold, I had planned to further my studies in medical research. I gave up my career for him.
Now, it was time to start over.
As it happened, my mentor was preparing a classified project in Alpene. I applied and was quickly accepted into the team.
In three days, I would be heading to a secret base for closed-door research work.
It also meant I’d be leaving Arnold and starting a new chapter in my life.
However, just two days before my departure, Arnold unexpectedly returned home. He looked at my packed suitcases in confusion.
Juniper, where are you going? His voice carried a trace of panic.
I lowered my head, avoiding his eyes. I… I’m going on a trip with some friends. It’ll be a short one.
No! He cut me off sharply, standing up. It’s too dangerous out there. Stay home. I’ll protect you.
With a small frown, I was about to explain when he took my hand and started toward the door.
Stop thinking about going so far away from me, Juniper. Just stay by my side. Come with me, I’ve got a surprise for you.
Before I could say no, he had already stuffed me into the car.
The whole ride, he held my hand tightly, as if afraid I’d disappear at any moment.
Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a rose garden.
It was the same place we’d once visited. While it was just an overgrown patch of land back then, Arnold had transformed it into a beautiful sea of roses.
Juniper, I know you’ve always loved roses, so I planted all of these for you.
His gaze was tender, full of deep affection.
However, just then, a familiar figure appeared in my sight.
It was Yasmine. Dressed in a flowing white dress, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers, she strolled toward us with a smile.
Junie, Arnold, she greeted us warmly.
That was when I realized that Yasmine had called Arnold’s name in that sickly sweet tone since the start.
Arnold’s expression darkened for a moment, but he quickly composed himself.
Yasmine’s just here to help us take some photos. She just won first place in a photography competition. I know you don’t like her, but she’ll leave after the shoot.
He tried to explain, but I’d already caught the smug look on Yasmine’s face.
In the rose garden, she found an excuse to send Arnold away, leaving just the two of us.
Arnold, can you get Junie and me some water?
Once he was gone, her innocent mask dropped, and her voice dripped with sarcasm. Junie, you really are a coward. You came all the way to the wedding but didn’t even dare to show your face.
Oh, right. She sneered. How about we make a little bet?
Back home, Mom and Dad always liked me more. Now, let’s see who Arnold prefers.
What are you talking about? I frowned. Whatever game you’re playing, I’m not in the mood. I’m done competing for affection.
I turned to leave, but Yasmine shamelessly followed me back to the house.
Junie, how about thisif the two of us were in danger at the same time, who do you think Arnold would save?
She gave me a wicked grin and pulled out a remote from her pocket to press the button.
I didn’t even have time to react before a loud explosion shook the ground.
Yasmine had detonated the explosives she planted in the house!
All I saw was a blinding flash of fire before everything collapsed around me.
Heavy debris crushed my legs, and a steel rod pierced through my shoulder. The pain was so intense I nearly passed out.
However, even in that state, I gritted my teeth and screamed, Arnold! Help me!
Chapter 3
But the only thing I got was his retreating back.
I saw him scoop Yasmine into his arms and run toward safety through the flames. He didn’t even hear my cries for help.
In that moment, something inside me died.
When I woke up again, I was lying in a hospital bed. There was only one day left before I was supposed to leave.
Arnold sat at my bedside, looking at me with pain written all over his face.
Juniper, you’re finally awake! He gripped my hand tightly, his eyes filled with remorse. I never imagined you’d be in the house. I thought you were still in the garden! I would’ve saved you first otherwise
I quietly pulled my hand back and turned my face away. I understand. You don’t need to explain.
He let out a long sigh, then added, Yasmine is still a child. Whether in terms of emotion or reason, I had to save her first. I know you’ve always disliked Yasmine because your parents favored her over you. Still, she’s your sister.
And I’m older than Yasminehow could I just leave her behind?
Alright, I replied with a calm, serious tone. I understand completely.
Judging by how Arnold was taken aback, he clearly was not expecting me to be so reasonable. After all, any time the topic of Yasmine came up in the past, I’d always urged him to stay away from her. We’d even fought over it.
He never thought I’d be acting so differently today.
The next second, he grasped my hand again and promised me sincerely, Juniper, you have to believe me when I tell you I love you. If I could, I’d trade my life for yours.
Just then, a message alert popped up on my phone. It was from Yasmine.
Junie, Arnold chose to save me when danger struck. You were the one he forgot. Same as with Mom and Dad, I’m also Arnold’s favorite. All I have to do is crook a finger, and he’ll come running to my side. Do you still think he loves you? If you do, you’re wrong. Keep watching.
The very next moment, one of Arnold’s men rushed in anxiously.
Bad news, Mr. WillowstreamMs. Yasmine has gone missing!
Arnold’s expression instantly changed. He jumped to his feet, ready to rush out the door.
I held back my tears and asked with a trembling voice, Arnold, where are you going? My shoulder hurts so much. Did you know a steel bar went right through my bone?
He hesitated, then forced himself to sit back down beside me. My love, I’m not going anywhere.
Then, he turned to his subordinate with a frown. Did you not find anything at the scene?
The man stammered, N-No, sir. Only a bloodied shoe that belonged to Ms. Yasmine.
Arnold’s face turned ghostly pale. This time, he couldn’t hold back any longer. He suddenly stood again.
Juniper, I
I could see the struggle and panic in his eyes. My heart felt nothing but coldness. With a calmness that I didn’t feel, I said, Go find her. Yasmine might be in danger.
He looked as if he’d finally been released from a heavy burden. Without another word, he turned and stormed out of the room.
Find her! I don’t care what it takes. Search the whole damn world if you have to!
Lying in the hospital bed, I watched his back disappear once more.
All hope in my heart was gone.
No matter how much I had done, no matter how hard I tried, what we had was never coming back.
Even so, I felt strangely calm.
In just three hours, I would board a plane out of this city that had brought me nothing but heartbreak for good.
Fighting through the pain of my wounds, I checked myself out of the hospital and took a cab back to the house that once echoed with laughter and love.
Now, it was cold and empty. It was just me.
I walked into the bedroom and silently began packing my things.
Just then, my phone buzzed again. I received a photo from Yasmine.
Arnold sat beside her, eyes filled with concern, gently blowing on a bowl of mushroom soup in his hands.
Under it were a few lines of text that stung my eyes.
Junie, see this? I’m the one in Arnold’s heart. Even when you were seriously injured and in the hospital, he still left you behind to come find me. Who do you think you are? You’re just some woman past your prime who clung to him for a few years. If you know what’s good for you, get lost. Don’t come back and disturb our peace again.
I clutched the phone so tightly that my knuckles turned white.
Yasmine’s words cut like knives, stabbing into my heart repeatedly.
But this time, I didn’t cry.
I took off the ruby necklace around my neck and gently set it on the coffee table. Inside the item was a micro-camera that had recorded every cruel word and provocation Yasmine had ever thrown at me.
Arnold would see it. And when he did, he would know the truth.
But to me, it didn’t matter anymore.
Meanwhile, Arnold was growing increasingly uneasy as a deep panic filled his chest. He wanted to return to the hospital to find me.
However, Yasmine clung to him tightly.
I, on the other hand, picked up the plane ticket I had prepared long ago, grabbed my suitcase, and strode toward the door.
One minute before boarding, I sent him a message.
Arnold, the two copies of our divorce agreement are now in effect. From this moment on, we are nothing to each other. Let’s not meet again.
The moment he saw the message, Arnold’s expression changed. He shoved Yasmine aside and bolted out the door.
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