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<\/p>\nAva and Ethan\u2019s rapid connection ignited a whirlwind romance packed with enchanting dates and meaningful chats. Merely three months in, Ethan\u2019s proposal sends Ava soaring with happiness. However, as their nuptials near, a startling revelation threatens to unravel their storybook romance.<\/p>\n
Imagine feeling like you\u2019re living a scene from a romance novel. That was me on a balmy spring day when I first encountered Ethan.<\/p>\n
I was perusing my favorite coffee shop turned bookstore, leafing through new titles when our hands brushed against each other.<\/p>\n
Both of us reached for the same copy of \u201cPride and Prejudice.\u201d Lifting my gaze, I nearly lost myself in his deep, brown eyes. His smile, brimming with charm and dimples, made my heart skip.<\/p>\n
\u201cOops, sorry,\u201d he chuckled. \u201cSeems we have similar taste.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nervously, I laughed. \u201cIt\u2019s yours.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy don\u2019t we share it?\u201d He suggested, leaning in, his cologne a subtle hint of the forest. \u201cMaybe over coffee?\u201d<\/p>\n
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I couldn\u2019t resist. We spent the afternoon curled up on a plush sofa, sipping coffee and swapping book recommendations. By the time he asked for my number, I was completely taken.<\/p>\n
Thus began our intense romance\u2014starlit dinners, spontaneous trips, and profound midnight discussions felt like we had known each other for lifetimes.<\/p>\n
It was like starring in a real-life romance film. I should have sensed it was too perfect.<\/p>\n
Three months from our first meeting, Ethan popped the question at the very same coffee shop. As the sun dipped, casting a romantic glow, he knelt before me.<\/p>\n
\u201cAva, you\u2019ve filled my life with joy in no time. Will you marry me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tears streamed down as I nodded vigorously. \u201cYes, yes, a thousand times, yes!\u201d<\/p>\n
He slid the ring on, lifted me in his arms, and for a moment, everything was perfect.<\/p>\n
Our wedding was set for a quaint lakeside venue with just close friends and family. The night before was a blur of joy with toasts and laughter.<\/p>\n
Ethan\u2019s sister, Olivia, always the life of the party, joked around as we headed to freshen up. \u201cOlivia, careful with that drink,\u201d I laughed as she nearly spilled it.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know, it\u2019s amazing you two pulled this off,\u201d Olivia remarked, her tone shifting subtly.<\/p>\n
Puzzled, I asked, \u201cPulled what off?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole fake marriage thing,\u201d she casually sipped her drink. \u201cI mean, with the inheritance on the line, you both deserve an Oscar.\u201d<\/p>\n
My heart plummeted. \u201cFake marriage?\u201d<\/p>\n
Olivia\u2019s face blanched. \u201cYou didn\u2019t know?\u201d she stuttered, realizing her slip. \u201cI thought you were in on it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shock washed over me. \u201cIn on what?\u201d<\/p>\n
She whispered, \u201cEthan\u2019s inheritance. Our grandfather\u2019s will required him to marry within six months to inherit. We thought this was just a convenient setup.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"