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I Texted His Rival Instead

I Texted His Rival Instead

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70 episodes

At her own wedding on center ice, the captain she loves seats her so-called best friend on the bridal zamboni and leaves the bride stranded in her dress before a roaring arena. But as the clock counts down to puck drop, she's already texted another man a desperate ultimatum—and his reply just lit up her phone: "On my way." Twelve minutes to stop waiting for a man who always chooses someone else.

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I Texted His Rival Instead has 70 episodes, each about a minute long.

At her own wedding on center ice, the captain she loves seats her so-called best friend on the bridal zamboni and leaves the bride stranded in her dress before a roaring arena. But as the clock counts down to puck drop, she's already texted another man a desperate ultimatum—and his reply just lit up her phone: "On my way." Twelve minutes to stop waiting for a man who always chooses someone else.

You can watch I Texted His Rival Instead on the official Shortly platforms: Website: shortly.show Android app: Download here iOS app: Download here The first episodes are free to watch on the website; get the Shortly app to unlock and watch all episodes.

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I Texted His Rival Instead is a Revenge, Drama, Romance, Melodrama, Intrigue short drama series.

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