< 20 Menu 20 In my dream , Liam knelt , a hand carved ring in his hand , gazing at a bride in white .
cherish you , Serenity , will you marry me ? Ill love you , and be by your side forever .
Ill never betray you .
The bride moved , revealing a familiar yet unfamiliar face Chloe .
But Liam seemed oblivious , his gaze fixed on me .
As Chloe opened her mouth , I woke with a start .
I stared out the window , the dream unsettling .

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Knock knock .
Serenity , are you awake ? My aunts voice startled me .
I patted my face and replied , Yes , Aunt .
She entered , handing me an invitation from a friend .
I remembered a chance encounter with an old friend and our brief chat .
Shed asked for my address to send her wedding invitation .
It was indeed from my friend .
The next day , I went shopping for a gift .
On the second floor , I saw a large group of people approaching , clearing a path .
I ducked into a nearby store .
As they passed , something made me glance up .
My eyes widened .
It was Chloe .
Once vibrant , she was now gaunt and frail , heavily pregnant , a spectral figure .
Even passersby whispered .
Is that Chloe ? She looks terrible .
Did the Sterlings starve her ? No way ! My sister works for them .
They practically spoon feed her ! But shes reaping what she sowed .
She vomits everything she eats .
Liam , knowing about the pregnancy , has been tormenting her .
If not for Mrs.
Sterling , the baby wouldnt have survived .
They let her out for a breath of fresh air .
I hid my emotions and continued shopping .
Everyone assumed Chloe was living comfortably , but that wasnt the case .
Even her outings were heavily monitored .
I felt no pity ; shed earned this .
At my friends wedding , the atmosphere was joyous .
Seeing the tearful couple , I felt a pang of sadness .
I sincerely wished them happiness .
A hand offered a handkerchief .
It was Liam .
My smile vanished .
The ceremony ended ; I excused myself and headed for the exit .
Id just remembered that the bride was not only a friend but also Liams college classmate .
He followed , catching my hand , pinning me against the wall .
Serenity , I can answer your questions now .
I didnt want you to go through childbirth , so I let Chloe carry our child .
I was only worried about the babys health ! If you dont like Chloe or the baby , Ill get rid of them , okay ? < 21