She had hoped that Gem Atkinson would turn this fake wedding into a real one, instead of turning it into some so-called birthday celebration.
She was getting more and more immersed in it.
Every day, she was smiling like a blooming flower.
Newspapers and magazines were filled with news of her 'radiant beauty as a bride-to-be.'
One day, Gem suddenly said, "Norma Ruby, I think the surprise of transforming this wedding into a birthday celebration is not enough."
Surprise?
Not enough?
Her heart was filled with anticipation, and she looked at him in a daze, letting out a soft "Oh."
"What do you think if I propose to Viola that day, wouldn't it be an even bigger surprise?"
At those words, she became completely dumbfounded.
The cruel reality once again told her that she had been daydreaming. She was not the bride; this was just a play.
She clenched her hand tightly and forced a smile, asking, "Are you joking?"
"No."
"Do you… love Viola?"
"I've been waiting for her to grow up."
