Chapter 3 I Will Marry Him

The money Katie had saved up was used to decorate the house for Josh.

When her mom got sick, she had hoped to talk to Josh about the possibly of selling the house first.

After all, they had been a couple for so long, she believed he would agree.

However, when she broached the subject, his only response was, "Katie, the house is mine."

She was caught off guard by his icy demeanor.

Initially, Josh insisted she shouldn't contribute to pay for his house, which she took as a gesture of affection.

So, when he later asked Katie to pay for the renovations, she didn't think twice.

After the house was decorated and she believed it was theirs, Josh informed her that since she didn't buy the house, he couldn't put her name on the property ownership.

Though she felt a bit odd about it, she went along with it, trusting Josh.

Until now...

Her mother was gravely ill, and only after catching Josh in bed with Judie did Katie realize how stupid she had been.

"Katie..." Fabian said to her with a smile, "I understand you don't have much money, but since you've been living here for so long, if you agree to marry Dillan Gilbert in Judie's place, I'll take care of your mother's medical expenses."

His seemingly kind gesture made Katie feel sick.

"You will keep your promise as long as I marry him?" she questioned.

"Yes, but you must do it as Judie. That man is not easy to deal with, and I prefer to avoid any complications."

Katie found herself in a dilemma.

She had to decide between her own happiness and her mother's wellbeing.

In the end, she chose her mother's life.

Her voice shaking, she agreed, "Fine, I'll marry him. But we have to make a pact."

"That won't be a problem."

Fabian promptly drafted a contract and signed it.

As Katie lowered her head to sign her name, her hand trembled while holding the pen.

A tear fell, smudging the ink on the paper.

She was filled with resentment.

But who could she resent? Had she not fallen so foolishly in love, she wouldn't be at the mercy of others now.

After signing their names, Fabian put away the agreement with a smile. "In three days, I'll rearrange the wedding for you. Make sure your true identity remains a secret then."

Katie gave a slight nod, turned, and walked away. She couldn't bear to spend another moment in this deceitful place.

Once the door was shut, Maddie expressed her displeasure, saying, "We had to offer her financial support to get her consent, that ungrateful bitch!"

"Don't worry." Fabian secured the document and reassured her with a comforting smile, "Did you really think I'd keep my word?"

Maddie realized he had a scheme in mind. She looked at him coquettishly, then felt a wave of relief. "You are really cunning. It's a good thing we're aware of her vulnerability, or Judie would have been the one marrying that man!"

Fabian smirked and pondered the unexpected turn of events. Just as Katie ran away from the wedding, Dillan was nowhere to be found.

Fabian was puzzled by this.

Given Dillan's dire financial situation, he should have been eager for the wedding, which was why he proposed it.

That was when Fabian considered Katie.

Once they were married, Dillan would have no way out even if he discovered he had married the wrong woman.

But Dillan wasn't at the wedding the night before!

Did he see through their trick?

Shortly after Katie left, a mocking laugh was heard.

Leaning on Josh's arm, Judie stood a short distance away, holding her nose and sneering at Katie. "Where did this hobo come from? She stinks!"

Katie stepped up and slapped her across the face. "Now you stink like me."

"Ah! You bitch!"

Judie shrieked and grabbed at Katie's dress. To her shock, beneath the wedding dress were numerous hickeys.

"Eh!" Judie covered her mouth and said in surprise, "So that's why you fled the wedding last night. You have been seeing another man!"