After Stepping Aside for My Husband and His Sister-in-Law

Married for six years, Charlie Simpson finally agreed to hold a wedding for me, Evelyn Hayes.

But our adopted son, Oscar Simpson, suddenly fell seriously ill, and Charlie and Oscar hurriedly flew abroad for treatment.

Worried, I rushed over, only to find Charlie and his elder brother’s wife, Juliet Harrison, holding a wedding on the street.

He knelt on one knee and said to Juliet, who was wearing a wedding dress, "Once we’re back home, life will push us forward again."

"No one knows us here, so let’s be reckless just this once."

I watched Oscar call her mom, the three of them looking so happy together, and quietly returned home, changing the bride’s name at the wedding venue to Juliet.

Then, I called my teacher Valerie Harvey. "May I still have a chance to play a supporting role in your newly rehearsed musical?"

"Have you figured it out?" On the other end, Valerie’s voice paused for a second, then was filled with excitement and joy.

"Of course! You were my chosen successor back then. The troupe is heading to Paris for an exchange in half a month. Can you join us?"

I said, "Mm, I’ll be there on time."

After hanging up, the wedding planning team quickly called to confirm. "Ms. Hayes, do you want to change the bride’s name to Juliet Harrison?"

After receiving my confirmation and double-checking, they cautiously asked, "Has the bride changed? What about the plans..."

"I’ll have the bride communicate with you in a few days," I said calmly.

After hanging up, that ache in my chest resurfaced.