Chapter 19
As her words landed, a wave of shock went through the crowd []
This was a game all the wealthy families understood. The Harris–Wilson alliance had been strategic, based on their combined power. If the children had genuinely been in love, it would have been a bonus.[]
But Matthew Wilson had been deceitful, faking a marriage and betraying her trust.]]
The only outcome was to be cast out. The Harris family had spoken today; by tomorrow, all the other prominent families would sever their ties with the Wilsons as well.]
“No, Sophie, you can’t do this to me!“]
Matthew broke down, but before he could get any closer to Sophie, two security guards rushed forward, grabbed him by the arms, and began to drag him out.]
The wedding reception resumed its festive atmosphere, the scene receding further and further from his view.[]
He could only watch as the bride and groom exchanged rings and kissed.]
His Sophie was finally another man’s bride.
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The embarrassing footage of Matthew Wilson being thrown out of the wedding went viral
At first, netizens were confused, wondering why the Harris heiress was suddenly remarrying and why her ex–husband had crashed the wedding.
Sophie didn’t stay silent. She released a direct statement.[]
This is not my second marriage. It is my first.]]]
[For those interested in the facts, the full story of my past has been compiled into the following easy–to–understand infographic]
The public quickly learned the whole story and turned on Matthew Wilson with a vengeance.]
This is insane! Cheating with the housekeeper for years and having a kid with her? He totally played his ‘wife‘ for a fool.
[The sad part is she wasn’t even the real wife! No marriage certificate! She was just a poor woman who got scammed.]]]
[Is Matthew Wilson blind? Sophie Harris is leagues above that housekeeper in every way.]
And that illegitimate kid looks nothing like Matthew Wilson. If you know, you know.
The online outrage was deafening
Matthew ignored the public outcry. Instead, he stood in front of Sophie’s new house, holding a bouquet of flowers.
“Sophie, I know you hate me, but you have to at least give me a chance to explain“]
His eyes were full of sincerity. He had brought the love letters he had written her in the past.
Ninety–nine letters in total, detailing the three years he had spent pursuing her.]]
Sophie looked at the stack of envelopes, their edges slightly yellowed with age, and felt a slight stir in her heart.||
Back then, she hadn’t really noticed Matthew at first, but she had been moved by his persistence-]
One of the letters was written a month before they started dating.
That time, when Matthew came to give her the letter, he had heard that someone else had a crush on her and got into a fight with him.]]
He’d gotten a bloody nose, and there was still a faint bloodstain on the envelope
“Sophie.” Matthew’s eyes were red, his voice choked with emotion. “Whether you believe me or not, all these years, you were the only one I loved.“]
Sophie sighed softly.
“You love me? Matthew, do you even believe your own words?”
“If you really loved me that much, why did you cheat? Why did you have a child with another woman? How could you lie to me for seven years without even blinking?”
“When you let Monica steal the credit for my project, were you thinking about how much you loved me then?”
“When you let her steal our daughter’s blood supply, did you think about how much you loved me? When her son tried to murder my daughter, were you thinking about how much you loved me then?!”
“In the end, you just want to have your cake and eat it too. You don’t love anyone, Matthew. You only love yourself.”
Every word was like a punch, landing squarely on Matthew’s heart.[]
Sophie took a deep breath, clutching her daughter protectively and taking two steps back.
“Matthew, please stop harassing me. You should go be with your wife, Monica, and your son, Joseph.“[]
Matthew’s eyes filled with pain. “Monica isn’t my wife, and Joseph isn’t my son“]
“He’s not my son at all! He’s Monica’s child with her ex–boyfriend“]
Sophie had been about to turn and leave, but at these words, she froze
The mention of Monica’s name made Matthew grind his teeth in hatred.]
“That bitch lied to me from the very beginning. Joseph is her ex–boyfriend’s son. She only used me as a meal ticket to pay off her ex’s debts.”
He was pale as a ghost, but he couldn’t find a single word to refute her.
“Sophie. I know words are meaningless.”
“This is everything I own. I’ll give it all to you. I’ll throw you the most magnificent wedding Imaginable, just… divorce Ethan Delaney now.“]]
Seeing Sophie look down without speaking, a flicker of hope ignited in Matthew’s heart.[]
He took a step forward, his voice more urgent.]
“Sophie. I know you’re only doing this to spite me. There’s no real love between you two…“[]
“Who says we don’t have feelings for each other?]
