She Left Her Cheating Ex, Then Married His Biggest Rival — Novel

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In the wake of betrayal, Maggie Sullivan strides away from the life she built with Barret Henson, her cheating fiancé, only to find herself thrust into a world where loyalty and ambition collide. As she sheds her wedding dress and leaves behind the weight of heartbreak, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. But how will she navigate the stormy waters of her emotions when she learns that Barret's college ex, Queenie, is back in town—and now working at the company they built together?

Maggie's resolve is tested as she grapples with the memories of their shared past and the haunting realization that Barret may never have seen her as more than a stepping stone. With each passing day, the tension mounts; will she rise to reclaim her career and forge a new path, or will the shadows of her old life continue to haunt her? The stakes are high, and the air crackles with unresolved feelings and fierce ambition.

As Maggie stands at the crossroads of love and loyalty, she must decide: Can she truly move on, or will the ghosts of her past pull her back into the life she fought to escape?

She Left Her Cheating Ex, Then Married His Biggest RivalChapter 1

The day I went to try on wedding dresses, I used Barret Henson's phone to order milk tea. The default delivery address that popped up was for an upscale apartment complex I'd never seen before.

It was the address of his college first love, who had just returned to the country.

His order history was filled with meals he'd sent her—breakfast, lunch, dinner—and late-night stomach medicine.

She'd been back for a hundred days. He'd ordered delivery for her on ninety-nine of them.

Meanwhile, when my gastritis flared up so badly I was shaking from the pain, all he ever told me was to drink more warm water.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror—white wedding gown, picture-perfect bride—and slowly pulled down the zipper.

"The dress doesn't fit," I said calmly. "The wedding's off."

"Maggie Sullivan, it's just ordering food for a friend. Are you seriously making a big deal out of this?"

Barret deleted the address from his phone, his expression cold.

"There. It's gone. Happy now? Are you done throwing a fit?"

I slipped the diamond ring off my finger and set it on the table. "I'm done. I wish you two a lifetime of happiness."

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