Broke Ex Wants Me Back After I Marry Rich

On the day after proposing to me, Edward Harrington takes his first love, Lily Monroe, on an overseas trip. All that's left is a note on the nightstand.

"Lily has been wanting to travel to Marinova for the longest time. I'll spend a few days with her there before coming home to marry you."

As I stare at the low-quality ring Edward has purchased from a convenience store at the very last minute, I can only smile silently.

Well, it turns out that the so-called "a few days" ends up being 1095 days.

Three years later, Edward and Lily return to the country in a high-profile manner. The first thing Edward has done is to seek me out and request that I become their bridesmaid.

"Audrey, I couldn't resist Lily's charms, so I slept with her once. But she got pregnant right away."

Guilt flickers across Edward's face. "The doctor said Lily can't get an abortion. Otherwise, she won't be able to get pregnant anymore."

Upon noticing my silence, Edward suddenly leans down and starts peppering kisses down the side of my neck.

"The wedding is just a show for the elders in our families. Trust me, Audrey. Once Lily gives birth to her baby, I'll divorce her and marry you right away."

That's when I shove Edward off me forcefully. Then, I roughly dab a piece of wet tissue over the patch of skin Edward's lips have touched.

Scott Miller, my CEO husband, is extremely domineering and possessive. It's only thanks to him being on a business trip these few days that Edward has the chance to get close to me.

If Scott were to find out about the truth, neither Edward, Lily, nor their unborn child can think about surviving at all!

Edward Harrington frowned in displeasure when he noticed the disgust on my face.

"Audrey, what's with that look?" he asked impatiently.

"Didn't I leave you a note explaining everything? Lily needed to get away, so I took her to Marinova to help her relax. We'll get married when I get back. It's just three years. What's the big deal?"

When he saw the icy look on my face, he stopped short. After a brief pause, he deliberately softened his tone in an attempt to comfort me.

"I know it wasn't fair to make you wait three years. That's on me."

He took a step closer.

"That's why I'm making you our bridesmaid as compensation. You'll see the whole wedding up close. Lily and I are just putting on a show. Once the baby is born, everything will go back to normal. You're the only one I love."

I stared at that smug, self-righteous expression plastered across his face, and a wave of nausea crashed through me.

I covered my mouth, suppressing the nausea, but a scoff slipped through my fingers.

"Edward, what makes you think I'd wait for you?"

Edward's gaze dropped to my ring finger.

The diamond ring on my hand reflected dazzling sparks beneath