My Fiancé was Deceived by His True Love, while I Lived Happily — Novel

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In a world where love and family ties twist unexpectedly, Gaudentia Winifred finds herself caught in a web of betrayal and rivalry. Engaged to the aloof Benedict, her heart aches for the man who only has eyes for her sister, Charlotte, a woman now awakening from a coma. As Gaudentia grapples with her feelings, she learns that the power of love can sometimes morph into a weapon of deceit. Is there a way to claim happiness when the price may be losing everything you thought you wanted?

When Charlotte's recovery stirs the pot, Gaudentia makes a bold decision to pursue the enigmatic Dominic Roussel, a man whose past is as dark as her own future seems uncertain. With family loyalties on the line and the threat of rivalry lurking in the shadows, can Gaudentia carve out a place for herself in a world that has always favored her sister? As tensions rise and emotions flare, she must confront the harsh reality of her choices.

In a tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity, will love be the ultimate healer, or will it further entangle them in a cycle of heartache?

My Fiancé was Deceived by His True Love, while I Lived HappilyChapter 1

Everyone said that I picked up the engagement that my sister didn't want. No matter how many times I flirted with Benedict Ermintrude, his hands that twisted the rosary beads were unwilling even to touch the corner of my coat.

Until that night, I saw him with my own eyes kneeling in front of Charlotte Winifred's hospital bed. He held my sister's hand, who was in a vegetative state. Benedict pressed it against his burning desire. His voice became hoarse.

“Charlotte, I'm willing to agree to marry your sister so that I can see you every day.”

The next day, I cancelled my engagement with that man. “I won't be marrying Benedict anymore, I want to marry Dominic Roussel.”

My mom was shocked. “Gaudentia Winifred! Dominic's life was ruined and made extremely miserable by his family's rival several years ago. So now he has long been a useless person.”

I was disheartened. “Mom, it doesn't matter who I marry.

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I swear I won’t marry Benedict, because I only want to marry Dominic.”

I put down a cup of tea in my hand. My voice was very soft but also very determined.

My mom's face changed drastically. Her hand gripped mine.