By the Time My Boyfriend Said He Loved Me

My boyfriend Caleb Hamilton is the target I must complete.

The System stipulates that as long as he agrees to marry me before my 25th birthday, my mission is considered successful.

But he doesn't love me.

Caleb only sees me as a substitute for the woman he loves, Phoebe Hunter.

The position of wife in his heart is forever reserved for Phoebe.

I know the whole truth, so I’m afraid of making him angry. I just casually mention marriage and don’t dare say more.

Until my 25th birthday, this is my last chance.

I knelt on the ground covered with roses, trembling as I handed the ring to Caleb.

I begged him, "Caleb, will you marry me? Even if it’s fake, even if you’re lying to me, please marry me."

"I’m begging you. Otherwise, I’ll die."

But Caleb just sneered, then picked up a bouquet nearby and slammed it to the ground.

He said, "Know your place! You're just a stand-in, how dare you have such thoughts?"

"Listen up. Phoebe is coming back today. Pack your things and get out of here."

"Even if you want to die, do it far away. Don't let me see it."

Watching Caleb's resolute departing figure, I slowly revealed a smile.

I thought, "Alright. Then I'll do as you wish."