Chapter 38

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I took my seat beside Ga-Eul as the ceremony was about to begin, but my heart wouldn't stop pounding.

The groomsmen entered the chapel, their steps measured and formal. Then came Jun-Pyo, his face tense with barely concealed emotions.

Moments later, Jae-Kyung appeared, standing beside the man she was supposed to marry. She looked radiant, yet something about her expression told me she wasn't truly present in this moment.

I scanned the room.

Jan-Di wasn't here.

Where is she?

The minister began speaking, his voice echoing through the grand hall. My hands clenched into fists as he reached the fateful question:

"Does anyone here object to this union?"

I was ready to stand.

But before I could, Jae-Kyung raised her hand.

"I object."

A murmur spread through the crowd. The room buzzed with disbelief.

She turned her head slightly, her eyes scanning the faces around her. "I'm sure there are others who feel the same way."

Silence.

Then, I stood up.

F3 followed.

Ga-Eul, too.

We weren't letting this moment slip away.

Jun-Pyo exhaled, his hands tightening at his sides. Then, with newfound determination, he spoke.

"I agree. I feel the same way."

His voice carried across the room, firm and unwavering.

A gasp echoed from the front. Jae-Kyung's father stepped forward, his face twisted in shock. "What is the meaning of this?!"

Jae-Kyung turned to him, her expression composed yet resolute.

"I can't marry him when he looks this pitiful," she admitted. "Besides, I'm not ready. Dad, please continue your business with Shinhwa, but don't use me as a pawn. Don't let this affect our relationship with them."

Madam Kang's face darkened with rage. She stood, her posture rigid, and stormed out of the hall. The humiliation was too much for her to bear.

The guests murmured in confusion. One by one, they began to leave.

Jun-Pyo turned to Jae-Kyung, his voice softer this time. "Why are you doing this?"

She smiled. "I always wanted to look cool."

And just like that, it was over.

As we stepped out of the hall, I couldn't help but admire her. She had sacrificed her own future so that Jun-Pyo could be happy.

Jae-Kyung... she was truly an angel.

I silently wished for her happiness.

After everything that had happened, Yi-Jung and I found ourselves driving to the shoreline.

We leaned against the car, staring at the waves crashing against the rocks. The salty air filled my lungs as I exhaled.

Jeju was supposed to be an escape, a place to relax. Instead, it had been a whirlwind of drama and emotions.

Not to mention... both playboys had ended up kissing me.

"I admire her courage," I murmured, watching the sun dip lower into the horizon. "I wish I could be like her. I wish I could sacrifice myself for the man I love—to let him be with someone else."

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