His Ex Lover

The priest posed a solemn question, "Vaxel Jericho, do you solemnly promise to take Clarissa Vicente as your legally wedded wife, to share your lives together in marriage?" His expression concealed a deep animosity, as he leaned close to whisper into her ear, "I vow to bring unhappiness, causing you suffering and pain for the rest of your days, seeking retribution for your mother's transgressions." "Will you love her, support her, honor her, and cherish her?" the priest continued. Vaxel's誓言却是冰冷的恨意,"I swear to hate, punish, break, and shatter her, ensuring your downfall." "To have love, comfort, and commitment in good health or sickness, forsaking all others, until death separates you?" the priest asked, while Vaxel's vows whispered sinister vows to his bride. Clarissa's face was filled with fear, as a single tear fell, marking the grim beginning of their tale. Their families, the Vicentes and the Jerichos, had been locked in conflict long before their children's birth. Crossing paths was practically unheard of, mentioning either name stirred intense fury. Yet, against all odds, the heirs of these rival families found love. As fate would have it, love bloomed despite the forbidden nature of their connection. However, when their families discovered their secret, Vaxel and Clarissa were forcibly separated. Five years later, a shocking event at Vaxel's celebration party led him to commit the unforgivable act – he forced a marriage upon Clarissa, believing it was her penance for a sin she never committed – the sins of her mother.