All Chapters of The Groom Thief: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

After removing the veil from the bride's head and handing it to my husband, Ethan Stewart, I ignored the strange expressions on his and everyone else's faces. I, Nora Letterman, turned around and walked straight out of the wedding venue.Even after I left the venue, Ethan still didn't come after me.Behind me, there was thunderous applause. He and Mia Jenner were surrounded by the crowd as they walked onto the stage.I knew Ethan had already figured out that everything was Mia's doing. He just chose to let her have her way.Even if I investigated now, it would be pointless. He had probably already done what he always did and erased all the evidence of Mia setting me up.If this had happened before, I might have been furious and broken down completely.But this time, I was surprisingly calm. I simply went home and went back to sleep.Ethan hated trouble, so I had handled every single detail of the wedding myself from beginning to end.To make sure nothing went wrong, I spent all

The moment I finished speaking, Ethan froze."What did you say?"Nora, don't act like you're being wronged after benefiting from this. Are you really going to divorce me over one little thing?"I thought he would lose his temper and agree to it without hesitation.A few days ago, I even heard him call Mia's name in his sleep. If he liked Mia that much, I was certain he'd be happy with my decision to get a divorce.But instead, Ethan took a deep breath. His tone unexpectedly softened."Nora, I know you're just saying that because you're angry. I won't hold it against you."Stop making a scene. Divorce isn't something you can just throw around. It hurts. Besides, we've been together for so many years. How can we just get divorced like that?"I'll pretend I never heard you say this. Don't bring it up again."By the way, we just received an urgent notice. We have to go on a business trip for the next couple of days. I'll give you a month off. Take some time to calm down."With th

I couldn't be bothered to expose Ethan's lie. I retrieved the divorce agreement I had prepared from my bag.Originally, I planned to wait until I settled down in my new job before finding him to sign it. Since we happened to run into each other here, I might as well get it done now."What's this?"Ethan opened it curiously. Just as he was about to read it, we heard Mia's scream from above."Mia, what happened?"Ethan's voice instantly became anxious. Without even looking at the document, he quickly signed the agreement and prepared to leave."Aren't you going to check what you just signed?" I couldn't help asking.Ethan's tone was completely indifferent. "What else could you possibly want besides money?"After saying that, he walked away quickly before I could respond.I let out a self-deprecating laugh.His silhouette slowly overlapped with a memory from years ago.Back then, I had fallen seriously ill. I was in the hospital but couldn't afford the surgery.Ethan told me n

I deliberately held up the final signature page of the divorce agreement in front of him.Ethan froze. The contemptuous look on his face faded. It was replaced by a hint of seriousness.Then, as if he had thought of something, he snorted."Nora, do you know what the consequences are for forging such important documents?"Your imitation is pretty convincing, but I don't remember ever signing this."He raised his brows smugly. He was certain that I had forged his signature.I didn't bother explaining. I simply handed the divorce agreement to him. "Then take a closer look. Is this your signature?"Ethan looked annoyed, but he still accepted it suspiciously. After carefully examining the signature, his brows furrowed.He had probably realized it too. This really was his signature.Ethan's signature was distinctive. There were many tiny details that would have been extremely difficult to copy.His expression darkened.For nearly thirty seconds, neither of us spoke.Finally, Etha

Ethan explained that Mia couldn't go home for the New Year, and she was all alone here, so he wanted to keep her company.He also said that I had always been alone anyway. I must have already gotten used to the loneliness, and being by myself would actually be more comfortable for me.But he seemed to have forgotten one thing. The reason I was alone in the first place was because of him.I scrolled through my phone mindlessly. Soon, my finger stopped. Mia had posted something, and she even tagged me.In the photo, Mia was covering her ears. She laughed as she buried herself in Ethan's arms. In the distance, fireworks lit up the night sky.There was a caption.[It's okay to be abandoned. You'll eventually find someone who makes you happier and is more comfortable to be around.]It was obvious she had posted it just to provoke me.I thought about it for a moment. I then liked the post and commented.[You look so happy, unlike me. I can only curl up alone on the sofa in the new h