Chapter 4

The news of Charlotte and Lucas' engagement sent social media into a frenzy.

[See? That's what you get for flaunting your love. Fancy engagement, still couldn't seal the deal.]

[No breakup tea? Ms. Ryan just switched guys? Mr. Sterling got dumped?]

[Apparently the new guy just got back to the country. Classic—swooped right in.]

Charlotte's reputation tanked, and Lucas got dragged right along with her.

My friend called, practically gloating. "Serves them right!"

But the next day, the narrative completely flipped.

Hundreds of accounts suddenly started romanticizing Charlotte and Lucas as the ultimate "lost lovers reunited" story—praising them for "marrying…