Grand Wedding, Just a Temporary Resident

Synopsis

On our wedding day on valentine's day, Arthur Pendelton spent ten million dollars to have my name displayed across every big screen in the city. I was so moved that I cried and gave up my guaranteed admission to an Ivy League grad school overseas. That was until today, when the community staff came to check on us. The staff member looked at me with sympathy. "Mrs. Pendelton, according to the system, the owner of the house where you got married is Chloe Bennett, and she's also your husband's legal wife. "Your status here is just a temporary resident." I pushed open the door to Arthur's office and saw him kissing Chloe's ring finger. He frowned, irritation written all over his face as I demanded answers. He said, "Chloe grew up without parents, so she's always felt insecure. It's just a piece of paper, a deed and a marriage certificate, that's all. I'm just giving her a name to make her feel better. "You had the wedding of the century that everyone in the city envied. I gave you all the prestige and honor. What more do you want?" Chloe leaned into his arms, giggling. "Don't be upset, Stella. I just want the title. At night, doesn't he still come back to you and play the dutiful husband?" I stared at the wedding ring on my finger, and suddenly it felt glaring, almost unbearable to look at. I slipped it off and laid it softly on his desk. Turning away, I texted Dad. I sent three simple words: [I'm going home.]