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I am Valentino King, the prodigal son who has finally come to my senses. Everyone around me placed bets that my newfound commitment wouldn’t last more than two weeks. Yet, I was constantly updating Paris on my whereabouts, linking all my apps to her phone, and planning our wedding with grand gestures. Then my grandfather passed away, and at the funeral, I saw Paris watching as I walked in hand-in-hand with Camila, my widowed sister-in-law, presenting a wreath in honor of my grandfather as his grandson and granddaughter-in-law. Catching Paris's gaze, I remained shamelessly proud. "My brother left us suddenly, leaving Camila alone and unsupported. I just want to give her a little extra care; don't make a scene," I declared. "She's carrying the King family's heir. Our wedding should be postponed." Everyone expected Paris to make a dramatic scene at the funeral, but she simply smiled and calmly removed her engagement ring, handing it to Camila. "Why don’t we combine the funeral with a wedding today? I could be your witness." The moment I finished speaking, all eyes turned towards me, filled with surprise, ridicule, and