But just as I did, my mother's scream echoed from inside.
I quickly forgot all about decorum and rushed to push open the door.
But as soon as I did, a chill ran through me. On the large projection screen was a high-definition display of Simon and another woman!
If it were just photos, it would've been one thing, but they were in wedding attire!
Simon smiled lovingly at the woman beside him, even sharing kisses in some of the pictures. Anyone who didn't know would've thought I'd walked into the wrong wedding.
Suddenly, terms like "romance scam" and "trap" flashed through my mind.
My mother gritted her teeth and asked, "What is the meaning of this, in-law? Do you still want this marriage to happen?"
I looked at Simon in disbelief.
Dressed in a suit, he stood there with a handsome, carefree smile.
He spread his arms wide, grinning, "Do you like it? The surprise I prepared for you."
"Why?"
I really couldn't understand.
Just last week, we visited the Love Temple in N City to pray for our union.
Simon was so devout, swearing to the heavens that he would be with me forever.
He was even holding my favorite balloon flower now.
The Simon in my memory and the man before me were worlds apart.