When She Married Right, He Knew He Was Wrong

Joseph Larkin, my husband, who has been missing for seven years, suddenly comes back. Not only does he bring another woman back, but he is also asking me for a divorce.

Joseph says, "Mabel risked her life to save me. That's why I have to marry her to repay her. If you know what's good for you, you'll tell everyone we're already divorced."

Looking at his haughty expression, I calmly say, "But I've already married someone else."

Joseph laughs disdainfully. "Who are you trying to fool? Everyone knows you only have eyes for me."

However, I was no longer the person I was seven years ago. I no longer had to tread carefully around Joseph Larkin and obey his every command without a shred of dignity.

I said, "There's no reason for me to lie to you, Joseph. I'm already married to someone else."

Joseph cast a sidelong glance at me and said mockingly, "You're still going on about this, Wendy? I'm only here to inform you, not ask for your opinion. I'm marrying Mabel, no matter what you think."

Mabel Reese's glossy black braids hung over her shoulders as she tugged innocently at Joseph's sleeve. "Don't start a fight with Wendy over me, Joseph. You should just send me back."

Despite saying so, Mabel refused to let go of his sleeve. The look she gave me was also full of determined confidence.

Joseph's expression mellowed upon hearing her. "I can't bear to watch you suffer anymore, Mabel. We promised to stay together no matter what. Don't worry. Wendy will agree to whatever I say. I'll make sure you have a proper place by my side."

Years had passed, yet he was still as shameless as ever.

Joseph's expression darkened before I could even say anything. "You've been enjoying the title of my wife all these years, and now it's time to make room for Mabel. She's suffered enough. I won't let you bully her anymore."

I picked up a glass on the side and took a sip of my juice. With a mocking smile, I asked, "And what exactly have I done to her? You'd better have proof if you're going to accuse me."

Joseph immediately frowned, glaring daggers at me. "Don't think you're that important. If it weren't for the fact that you've waited for me for all these years, I would've thrown you out long ago. You wouldn't even have the chance to run your mouth here!"

Throw me out? Joseph didn't have that kind of power.

Besides, where did he get the nerve to think I'd been waiting for him all these years? I had already given up for good the day he abandoned me on our wedding day.

Years back, I waited for Joseph to show up at the altar, but he never did turn up. His car had crashed into the river, leaving only his designated driver alive.

Everyone thought he was long dead for all these years. I even picked out a spot