Keep the Dress I Am Leaving

"Keep the Dress I Am Leaving" is a serial novel published on SkyStory. 1 chapters in total. I was touching up my lipstick in the bridal suite of our eng…

SkyStory 1 chapters English 07 Jul 2026

I was touching up my lipstick in the bridal suite of our engagement party when Austin brought his charity-case underclassman inside. “Sophie had a little accident with her dress,” he said, his voice casual, as if he were asking to borrow a pen. “Can she wear your dress for a bit?” I froze, the lipstick hovering a millimeter from my lips. Before I could process the words, he added, “Everyone knows you’re the star of the night anyway, Char. It doesn't matter what you wear.” A young girl stood hovering by the doorframe. Her white canvas sneakers had been scrubbed so hard the fabric looked frayed at the seams. “Hi, Charlotte,” she whispered, her voice tiny and trembling. Sam stepped right in front of me, shielding me from them. “Are you out of your mind, Austin? This is Charlotte’s engagement party. She went to thirty different boutiques before she finally found this dress!” Austin looked at me. It was that look. For five years, every time he looked at me with that soft, pleading desperation, I gave in. I gently patted Sam’s arm, silently asking her to step back, and clicked my lipstick shut. “She can wear it,” I said. Austin smiled, a look of immense relief washing over his face. He reached out to stroke my hair. “I knew you’d understand. You’re always so good to people, Char. On our actual wedding day, I’ll buy you the most beautiful gown in the world.” Sophie changed into my silk gown. Austin knelt on the floor, carefully smoothing out the delicate train so it wouldn't drag on the dusty tiles. “You look beautiful, Sophie,” he murmured softly. I watched them, a cold ache spreading in my chest. I had seen that exact gesture before. During our engagement photoshoot, the photographer had asked him to do the same thing for me. Austin had scoffed, calling it cheesy and dramatic. I reached down and slipped my engagement ring off my finger. Just like that. I was done being the understanding one.

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