Chapter 4

The next morning, I woke up early, did my makeup carefully, and put on a red dress.

Today was an important day in my life. I wanted to look beautiful getting my marriage license.

When I went downstairs, my parents were already having breakfast in the dining room.

"Charlotte, you're up so early?" Mom seemed surprised to see me.

"Need to go out," I said as I sat down at the table. "Dad, Mom, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Dad put down his newspaper.

"Andrew and I broke up."

The dining room fell silent. Both…