All Chapters of My Fiancé in Prison, My Best Friend in His Place: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

“The victim's family refuses to settle, Xa.”The words hit Alexa like a crushing blow.Her legs gave out beneath her, and she collapsed onto the edge of the sofa, every ounce of strength draining from her body. Just like that, her dream of becoming a doctor's wife shattered without warning.“But Robert's a doctor, Dad. There has to be some leniency, right? His family is willing to take responsibility for the victim's family—”Mr. Lucas let out a heavy sigh.“They are. Robert's family offered to cover all the living expenses for the victim's children. They even promised to provide his wife with enough capital to start a business. But the victim's family refused, Xa. They don't want a settlement. So the police have officially named Robert as a suspect, and he'll be sent to prison. How long he'll serve... that'll be up to the court.”“Oh, God... how did this happen...?”Alexa buried her face in her hands.Tears slowly seeped through her fingers while painful sobs shook her shoulders. Eve

“So... would you be willing to help Alexa by taking her fiancé's place?”“Dad?!” Alexa stared at him in disbelief. Her swollen eyes widened, though they still hadn't fully recovered.Marry her own best friend?She had never—ever—imagined something like that happening. Not even for a second.Chandra, meanwhile, remained rooted to the spot. His eyes were unfocused, his mind drifting far from the room.“Alexa's such a beautiful girl, isn't she, Chan? I'd love to have a daughter-in-law like her.”The memory of Mrs. Rose—Chandra's stepmother—echoed through his mind.She was a graceful woman around Alexa's mother's age, the very person who had changed his life. If it hadn't been for Mrs. Rose, Chandra doubted he would be living the life he had now.He had laughed softly.“You're really something, Mom.”Mrs. Rose smiled warmly. “I'm serious, Chan. If Alexa didn't already have a fiancé, I'd ask her parents for permission to let her marry you.”Back then, Chandra had simply burst into laughter

Chandra let out a slow, heavy breath, each exhale feeling as though it carried the weight of the world.Alexa's devastated face lingered stubbornly in his mind, the image refusing to fade. The disappointment in her eyes settled deep inside him, leaving behind an unmistakable ache of guilt.God... did I make the right decision?What if Alexa ends up hating me?He dragged both hands down his face before running them back through his hair. Confusion was written all over him. So was the uncertainty over the impulsive decision he'd made only moments ago.“I should've talked to Mom and Dad first... shouldn't I?”He let out another weary sigh.“But it's too late now. Even if Mom and Dad don't approve... I can't just call everything off after what I promised—”He was still sitting alone in his room, lost in thought, when a knock sounded at the door.“Sir, your mother's on the phone!”Chandra blinked in surprise before hurrying to answer the door.When he opened it, one of the housemaids was s

The next day—just one day before the wedding—Chandra finally came to Alexa's house with his parents. This time, he formally asked for her hand in marriage in front of her entire family, bringing several engagement gifts with him. There weren't many, since everything had been arranged at the last minute."Uncle, Auntie, Exa... I'm sorry I could only bring this much," Chandra said after both families had finished discussing the engagement. "Everything happened so suddenly, so I didn't have much time to choose properly. Once we're officially husband and wife, I'll take Alexa shopping myself and make up for the rest."Mrs. Nancy and Mr. Lucas exchanged warm smiles."Honestly, Chandra, you didn't have to bring anything at all," Nancy replied kindly. "We already have everything she needs. But as a symbol of your sincerity, this is more than enough."Chandra smiled awkwardly and nodded. Then his gaze drifted toward Alexa, who had remained silent the entire time."Exa... once everything is of