Chapter 2

This amusement park was Lucas's proposal gift to me.

"Sophia, I'll watch fireworks with you for the rest of our lives," he had promised.

Those words still echoed in my ears, but now all I could think of were those intertwined hands I had seen earlier.

I took out a mirror from my bag, seeing the scar deeply embedded in my skin, a part of me now.

I easily made my way through the employee entrance to my private viewing spot, which was messily decorated with string lights and flowers.

Lucas came running from behind, out of breath. "Sophia, didn't I tell you to go home and rest? Now you've seen the surprise early."

I reached out to wipe the sweat from his forehead. "Why are you in such a hurry? I just felt cooped up and wanted to take a walk."

"Alright, you go back to your work. I'm heading home," I said.

Lucas breathed a sigh of relief as he watched me walk away.

What he didn't know was that I had already seen the security guard's large-print chat window.

"Mr. Thompson, your wife is heading towards the viewing platform."

I wandered around outside for the rest of the day, timing it so I would arrive just as the fireworks show was starting.

I bought a full-price ticket to enter the park.

Unlike what I had seen at noon, the viewing platform was now beautifully decorated.

The new fireworks designer, Emma, was standing with Lucas.

They looked just like a couple celebrating their anniversary at the park.

As the fireworks exploded, I covered my ears.

Lucas pulled Emma into his arms and kissed her lips the next second.

The two kissed passionately.

The fireworks became a romantic backdrop.

And so did I.

"Lucas, thank you for preparing all this for me," Emma said softly.

Lucas's face was full of tenderness. "This park was built for you. Isn't your dream to let more people see your fireworks?"

My heart sank, and the family pass card in my hand dug into my palm.

Emma giggled playfully. "Wasn't it built for Sophia?"

"Look at her, does she deserve it? I have a responsibility to her. Her face was disfigured because of me, and no one else would want her besides me."

"Such beautiful fireworks should be paired with a beauty like you."

Lucas's words felt like knives stabbing into my heart. With shaking hands, I started recording.

"If Sophia knew, wouldn't she be furious?" Emma asked.

Lucas was silent for a moment, then poked Emma's forehead. "Then let's not let her know for now. Be careful at the company too. I can't divorce her right now."

"The company is at a critical point, and the park needs the fairy tale story between Sophia and me."

Emma gave Lucas a satisfied kiss. "Then tonight..."

Lucas smiled suggestively, picked Emma up in his arms, and walked towards the park's hotel.