Accidentally Married to my Ex Boyfriend's Father

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roaring as I sped down the highway matched the frantic thumping of my pulse. Ethan's birthday gifts were stacked precariously in the back seat, swaying with every s

reached back with one hand, my fingers barely brushing the edge of the cake box, trying to pull it closer to

when it

mmediately, throwing my body forward violently. My seatbelt dug painfully into my chest, holding me in place as the wor

top, nose-to-tail with the vehicle in front of me. Th

what have I done?" I whispered, running my hands through my hair as frustration boiled over. I paced back and forth, kicking at the ground

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middle-aged man with kind eyes, his expression a mix of concern and u

was trying to grab a present, and..." My words trailed off as I gestured hel

sympathetic smile. "It's alright," he said gently. "It's

in my chest ease slightly. I didn't deserve his kindness, not after being so reckless. But he waved it off

rest of the way to Ethan's apartment. By the time I arrived, my nerves were frayed

roached his door, I heard faint noises coming from the apartment next to his-laughter, music, and a few... unmistakable sounds. I couldn't help but

gainst the wood again. Still nothing. I frowned, shifting

"Ethan?" I called, stepping inside. The apartment was eerily quiet, save fo

ore, but this time for a different reason entirely. I pushed the door

angled in the sheets, naked, their bodies mo

y hands went limp, the cake slipping from my grasp and crashing onto the floor in a sticky,

panic in an instant. Sarah's face was a mask of guilt, her wide eyes

with a mixture of disbelief and pain. My heart shattered

rabbed for his clothes. "You weren't supposed to find out like t

y entire world had just crumbled in front of me. "I loved you,"

like a dagger. "Love?" he scoffed. "I never lov

chest. She took a hesitant step toward me, but I recoiled. "I'

e. The betrayal stung too deeply for apologies. "Don

it me like a wrecking ball. "She's carrying my bab

to my knees, tears blurring my vision. This