I Was His Decoy Bride Until the Truth Exploded

Synopsis

My boyfriend of seven years publicly called off our wedding, running off with my best friend to travel abroad. I sat in despair all night, only to receive a message from my best friend's uncle, Marshall, the next day. "Join me at the courthouse." Marshall loved me deeply during the six years we were married, treating me like no other. People said he had been plotting all along, finally achieving his dream of marrying me. But at the anniversary party, I accidentally overheard a conversation between him and his friends in the restroom. "Marshall, is it really worth it? Not only are you spending all your money to help Lily fulfill her dreams, but you've married her best friend without really wanting to. You love Lily so much; why didn’t you marry her back then?" Marshall's voice had a note of bitterness. "I'm her uncle, and even if we're not related by blood, I didn't want her to suffer from public gossip. As long as she's happy, it doesn't matter who I marry." Turns out, the idea of his scheming and loving me passionately was just a facade. Knowing the truth, I decided to set him free. ... I fled the party hall in disarray. On the way home, my body trembled uncontrollably, as fragmented memories flashed through my mind. During our six years of marriage, Marshall was always considerate, treating me with great kindness. But it was all a setup. Once home, I stared blankly at the diary in front of me, filled with records of household expenses. Five years ago, Marshall went bankrupt. Upon finding this out, I worked even harder, hoping