Reclaiming What Was Meant to Be Mine

Chapter 1 A Terrible Mistake

Chapter 1 A Terrible Mistake

"Xander Davis, do you take Linda Smith as your lawfully wedded wife, to love her unreservedly through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, and to remain faithful to her until death do you part?"

Xander gazed deeply into the beautiful woman in front of him and answered affectionately, "I do."

Bang!

Suddenly, the door to the banquet hall was rudely pushed open, making a jarring sound.

The guests turned their heads to see a woman in a black dress slowly walking in. She was thin, with a withered face and a hideous scar that ran from her left eyebrow to her right lip like a red centipede, making her delicate features ugly.

After the initial shock, some of the guests recognized her.

"Isn't she the child that the Smith family brought back?"

The person next to them was confused. "Was she adopted?"

"No, she's John Smith's biological daughter. She was switched with Linda when they were babies. Eight years ago, she was found and brought back. There was even a family reunion banquet back then, and she used to be seen at various banquets. But in recent years, she's rarely seen in public. I didn't expect her to become like this."

"How could John's own daughter end up like this?"

"You know what? Roslin Smith caused so much trouble in the Smith family after she was brought back. Rumor has it that she even angered Old Mr. Smith to his death. Do you see the scar on her face? It's said that she got into a fight with a group of thugs and was cut by them."

"Roslin lived in a slum for 18 years. She hung out with a bunch of ruffians and later became one of them. Even after she went back to the Smith family, she couldn't get rid of the smell of poverty and vulgarity on her. She fought and caused trouble, and even tried to seduce Linda's fiance."

"Once someone is corrupted by bad examples, her nature changes. You can't change her no matter what you do."

"What is she doing here today? Is she trying to take away her elder sister's fiance?"

"Two sisters fight over the same man. The Smith family's reputation will be ruined."

"Look at her. I believe every man would choose Linda." All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

The guests were whispering to each other, and even those who didn't know about Roslin's identity got to know who she was after hearing that.

Facing everyone's sarcastic, disdainful, and disgusted eyes, Roslin remained calm. She looked at the newlyweds in front of her and slowly walked to the front step by step.

Looking at Roslin who suddenly barged in, the emcee had wanted to say something to ease the tension but was intimidated by her cold, sharp gaze.

Members of the Smith family and the Davis family sitting in the front seats looked unhappy and angry, especially John and his wife.

John stood up, suppressed his anger, and ordered, "Roslin, today is your sister's big day. Come and sit down quickly."

His eyes were indifferent and stern, and his tone was forbidding.

Roslin didn't even look at him and continued walking forward.

John's face turned livid when he saw that Roslin didn't follow his order. "Roslin!"

He emphasized her name heavily as if he were calling out the name of his enemy.

Roslin turned around and looked at him with a smile. "My dear father, why are you so afraid of me standing here? Is it because my presence makes you embarrassed, or because I make you feel ashamed?"

Seeing that Roslin had gone too far, Lucinda interrupted her in a hurry. "What nonsense are you talking about? If you have something to say, wait until your elder sister's wedding is over."

But Roslin burst out laughing, shaking slightly with laughter and tears in her eyes. "Nonsense? Ha- ha, there's never been a clearer moment for me than now."

She suddenly turned around, pointing at Linda, who was wearing a million-dollar wedding dress and looking exquisite. "Sister? I, Roslin, don't have such an elder sister. She's a princess from heaven, and I'm just a piece of dirt on the ground. What right do I have to be her younger sister? She has noble blood flowing through her veins, while I have the lowest, dirtiest blood. Am I worthy to be her younger sister?"

Her words insulted everyone in the Smith family. John and Lucinda could no longer remain their decent expressions.

John roared, "Have you had enough? Hurry up and come down from there. Stop making a fool of yourself."

"Father, aren't you pretending to be a loving father anymore?" Roslin wasn't afraid of his horrible eyes and looked at him with a smile.

"Roslin, I warn you for the last time. Leave right now and apologize to your sister, brother-in-law, and all the guests." John commanded sternly with the authority of the head of the Smith family.

Roslin nodded, her voice calm. "You're right. I should apologize."

John felt a little relieved hearing this, but his anger still could not be quenched. What Roslin did here brought shame to the Smith family in H City.

When they got home, he would definitely teach Roslin a lesson.

John was thinking very optimistically, but the next moment, he heard words that made him extremely angry.

Roslin faced all the guests, ignoring their contemptuous and disdainful glances toward her, and said in a cheerful tone, "I want to apologize to my dear sister here. I'm sorry for coming to this family and causing you distress, pain, and humiliation."

"I also want to apologize to my dear father and mother. I'm sorry for overestimating myself and thinking that if I did everything perfectly, you would show me the same loving smile as you do Linda, and give me a warm embrace or even just a word of encouragement."

"But I was wrong."

"No matter how well I do, how well I score, it can't compare to a single tear shed by Linda."

"She simply had to say that someone mocked her and that I was better than her to get you to command me not to outperform her."

"As long as she wants something of mine, you want me to give it to her respectfully. As long as she sheds a tear, it must be my fault. She is sad and embarrassed because of my existence."

"Since you don't like me so much and don't want to see me, why did you bring me back? Why?"

She was clearly laughing as she spoke, but tears blurred her eyes.

She was clearly laughing, but no one in the room could feel the joy. Her sad laughter felt like a drum beating in the hearts of every guest present.