Chapter 1

I'd been secretly married to Charlie for six years, and this was the eighteenth time he'd refused to take wedding photos with me, using his busy work schedule as an excuse.

As I removed my makeup and changed out of my wedding dress, preparing to leave, I unexpectedly heard Charlie's voice.

"Bring out all the most beautiful wedding dresses in your shop today. I want to take the most beautiful wedding photos with my wife."

My heart leapt with joy, and I blushed. I never expected Charlie to say such romantic words.

I pulled back the curtain of the dressing room, about to call out to him, when I heard the attendant's flattering voice.

"Mr. Charlie, rest assured. Your wife is as beautiful as a celebrity. She'll definitely be the most gorgeous bride."

The smile froze on my face. The manager wasn't complimenting me, but another woman Charlie had his arm around.

At that moment, our eyes met. His gaze shifted away guiltily.

Seeing me emerge, the manager turned to me.

"Miss Jenny, your husband doesn't have time today. Should I schedule your shoot for next week instead?"

I shook my head. "No need."

A flash of embarrassment crossed the manager's face. "But we don't refund deposits. If next week doesn't work, how about next month? That would be fine too."

"No need. He got into a car accident today and died. He won't have time ever again."