My Boyfriend Used the Gift I Prepared to Please His Sweetheart's Parents — Novel

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Carla's world shatters when she discovers her longtime boyfriend, Marcell, using the very gifts she prepared to impress his childhood sweetheart's parents. After eight years of love, she finds herself a mere afterthought in his life, eclipsed by the allure of Monica, who has returned from abroad and reignited a flame that Carla thought was extinguished. As Marcell attempts to downplay the situation, insisting he’s just being a good friend, Carla’s heart grows colder, and the façade of their relationship begins to crumble.

With each harsh word exchanged, the reality of her unreciprocated devotion becomes painfully clear. Can she continue to let Marcell's selfishness dictate her happiness? The moment she decides to break free, she feels both liberation and fear. As she packs her things and prepares to leave the life they built together, she wonders—how do you reclaim your identity after being someone's second choice for so long?

But as Marcell fights to keep her in his life, Carla must confront the truth: is love enough to mend the wounds of betrayal? Or is it time to finally embrace her worth and forge a new path, one where she is cherished, not just tolerated?

My Boyfriend Used the Gift I Prepared to Please His Sweetheart's ParentsChapter 1

After eight years of dating, my boyfriend finally proposed to me.

In order to meet my future in-laws, I prepared tens of thousands of dollars worth of liquor and bought all kinds of gifts.

But I was suddenly blocked the night before departure.

I thought he just pressed the wrong button accidentally, but unexpectedly I saw him in the post of my boyfriend's sweetheart, Monica Whitney.

He held the gifts I bought and handed them to Monica's parents with a smile.

Monica wrote, [My childhood sweetheart has prepared a gift and is here. Should I accept it?]

I questioned him angrily, but my boyfriend accused me of not being magnanimous enough, “Monica's parents are pressuring her about marriage; I'm just helping her manage their expectations. Don’t stir things up, just wait for me to come back.”

The prepared engagement ring was worn on Monica's hand and the two held hands with their fingers interlocked, looking very affectionate.

I sneered and commented directly under the post, [I wish you a happy marriage and a son soon.]