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The next morning, I saw Joyce on the sofa and paused. 

She was happy all the time. But at that moment, her eyes were swollen from crying. 

“Joyce?” 

She turned to me and felt like crying again. 

“What’s wrong? Who made you cry?” 

“Sorry,” she said in a low voice. 

“I didn’t know the bastard who’d been together with you for 5 years was my brother. 

“If I had known that, I… 

“I wouldn’t have let him hurt you.” 

Joyce felt extremely guilty. 

After all, her best friend had been badly treated by her brother for 5 years. 

It was 5 whole years. 

She knew how I had gotten through the tough nights. 

She knew that I had cried for that man countless times. 

Whenever she said she’d take my revenge, I refused to tell her who the man was. 

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She thought she would get even for me no matter who he 

was. 

But she didn’t expect that it was her brother. 

Yesterday when they were back, she and Rocco had a huge fight. 

Rocco fell silent in her questions. In the end, he waved his hand. 

“Enough, Joyce. 

“I hope you can leave me alone.” 

She felt disappointed. 

So she slammed the door and cried for a night in her room. 

After some silence, I comforted her. 

“It’s OK, Joyce. It’s over. 

“Besides, it’s not your fault.” 

Joyce looked at me with red–rimmed eyes. 

I showed her the ring on my finger. 

“I’m married. Let’s move on, OK?” 

She nodded ruefully and asked carefully, “Is he good to you?” 

“Yes. He’s nice to me.” 

Hearing the affirmative answer, she was relieved. 

“That’s good.” 

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On the third day after the wedding, Luciano went back to my home with me. 

At the party celebrating my marriage, my mom held Luciano’s hand and looked him up and down with satisfaction. 

“Luciano, Lauren used to be willful. 

“Please don’t take it to heart. 

“If she upset you again, tell me. I’ll back you up.” 

My mom beamed a broad smile at Luciano. 

Luciano gave back a half smile. 

“Thank you.” 

Then, he turned to me and said in a serious tone, “Lauren is good, better than any other girl.” 

His sweet words made me flush. 

My parents smiled more broadly. 

“Great. 

“Why don’t you two have a baby while you’re still young? 

“I’m looking forward to having a grandchild.” 

“Mom…” I spoke with embarrassment. 

“I’ll get out for some fresh air.” 

I wanted to avoid awkwardness. 

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But when I saw the slender figure in the yard, I regretted it. 

Rocco was standing under a cherry tree with a gloomy face. 

Seeing me, he frowned and called, “Lauren,” 

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