The Bride’s Revenge (Marion Cartier And Jameson Royce) novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Marion’s hand trembled, and her phone slipped from her grasp, hitting the bed rail with a loud crack before landing on the floor.

Cassie woke abruptly, instinctively turning towards Marion. Cassie’s heart surged with a mix of excitement and heartache. “Marion, are you awake?”

“Cassie—”

Marion tried to address her friend but her voice trembled and made it difficult to talk. Cassie, having just woken up herself, did not think much of the sound of Marion’s phone falling.

As she bent down, Cassie picked up the phone, and as she did, she caught sight of the illuminated screen. There was a photo of Jameson embracing Sally.

Cassie seethed with anger, her entire body trembling. Unsure if Marion had seen the picture yet, she suppressed her rage, pretending everything was fine. “Marion, you’re awake. I’ll get the doctor to check on you.”

Marion’s gaze swept over the phone Cassie placed on the bedside table. She did not say anything. She closed her eyes and softly replied, “Okay.”

Cassie was still wearing yesterday’s bridesmaid dress; she had not changed since last night, standing guard in the hospital room all night.

Marion did not want her friend to worry anymore. Besides, it was time for her to face the harsh reality.

What did twelve years of childhood friendship matter? In Sally’s eyes, she would always be Jameson’s second choice. She once reassured herself that it did not matter, that he loved her, but the excruciating pain coursing through her body now screamed otherwise.

If Jameson truly loved her, how could he repeatedly abandon her without a second thought? She’s had enough! Marion clenched the bedsheets tightly, gritting her teeth. The tension intensified the pain from her wounds, but it was the only way she could stay awake. She had had enough!

Cassie returned with Richard bringing breakfast. The tension he held throughout the night finally eased. After the doctor’s examination, as Richard stepped out of the room, he suddenly collapsed.

Hearing the commotion outside, Marion called out, “Dad,” a hint of panic crossing her pale face. Cassie hurried outside to check.