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The emotions I’d kept hidden surged to the surface, and without hesitation, I nodded.
“I will, Rosie.”
I extended my hand, and Rosie slipped the ring onto my finger, the cold metal warm with the promise it held.
Under the starlit sky, surrounded by the cheers and blessings of our friends, we shared a kiss so full of passion and longing that the world around us seemed to fade into the background.
Days later, the moment we had both been waiting for arrived–the day of our wedding.
It was nothing short of magnificent, every detail woven with Rosie‘ s care. From the grand venue to the smallest touches, everything reflected my tastes. Even the wedding attire was custom–made, chosen
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with precision by someone Rosie had hired personally.
Her meticulous planning left no room for regret, making every moment of the day feel like a dream come true.
As the ring exchange ceremony was about to unfold, a shocking interruption
shattered the moment. Despite her injuries, Kendra burst into the venue, her voice frantic.
“Wyatt! You can’t marry her!”
Benjamin’s fury erupted like a storm, his voice thunderous as he ordered the guards to seize her.
“You foolish girl! This is your aunt‘ s day -what kind of nonsense are you causing?”
He pointed a finger at her, his voice rising.
“If you don‘ t step aside right now, don’t even think about keeping your CEO position at the Jewett Corporation!”
But for the first time, Kendra stood her
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ground, her defiance clear in her eyes.
“I don‘ t care! Let someone else take the CEO job! I don‘ t want it! I only want Wyatt!”
Her words came out in a rush, filled with desperation.
“Wyatt, you might not believe me, but in our past life, I was the one you married! We built a life together, supported each other, and grew old side by side! That was supposed to be our ending, but now, everything’s gone wrong!”
She stepped forward, her voice pleading, “Come back to me. Whatever Rosie can give you, I’ll work hard to give you the same!”
If I hadn’t been reborn, her words might have tugged at my heart as they did in the past. But this time, I stood firm.
I didn’t understand why Kendra clung to me so desperately in this life. Had she finally realized she loved me and regretted
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everything?
But it didn’t matter anymore.
I looked at her, my gaze unflinching, my voice steady with resolve.
“Kendra, your feelings no longer concern me.”
I took a step closer, my tone firm. “If you still don’t understand, let me make it clear–Rosie is the woman I love, and she will be the only one I love in this lifetime.”
I took a deep breath, then spoke with finality. “From now on, I will see you as nothing more than my niece, just as Rosie does. I hope you can respect that and call me ‘Uncle‘ from now on.”
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everything?
But it didn’t matter anymore.
I looked at her, my gaze unflinching, my voice steady with resolve.
“Kendra, your feelings no longer concern. me.”
I took a step closer, my tone firm. “If you still don’t understand, let me make it clear–Rosie is the woman I love, and she will be the only one I love in this lifetime.”
I took a deep breath, then spoke with finality. “From now on, I will see you as nothing more than my niece, just as Rosie. does. I hope you can respect that and call me ‘Uncle‘ from now on.
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