Chapter 0399

Chapter 0399

Noah

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Noah stood still as a statue while Zoe straightened his bowtie, her fingers working with practiced efficiency. The silk of the tie felt cool against his neck, a stark contrast to the warmth of Zoe’s minty breath as she leaned in close.

“There,” she finally said, stepping back to admire her handiwork. A sweet smile spread across her face, her eyes twinkling as she took in her groom’s appearance. “You look very handsome, Noah.”

Noah felt himself nod mechanically, as though his body was moving on autopilot. “Thank you,” he replied, leaning in to place a chaste kiss on her cheek. “I can’t wait to see you in your gown.”

Zoe’s smile widened, and she tilted her head as he kissed her cheek. Her hand lingered on his chest, her fingers tracing idle patterns on his lapel.

“To think, after all these years…” She sighed dreamily up at Noah. “Nothing could ruin our special day, you know that? Nothing. No one.”

echoed, although it felt strange

an odd, almost cautious tone. “Could you tell me just one

But he pushed the thought aside and answered, “Of

shake the feeling that something was… off. The words felt rehearsed, as if he was reciting lines from a

ridiculous, wasn’t it? All of the things Noah had said were exactly what had happened over the last two

couldn’t help but feel as if there were other memories there. Memories that


features. “Oh, good. That’s wonderful to hear,” she said, her

head. “Why do you

fingers tightened dangerously on his lapels for a moment, eyes flashing with something that Noah couldn’t read. But then she relaxed, quickly schooling her features back to pleasant neutrality. “It’s just so nice to hear about you and

ignoring the growing unease in the pit of his stomach. “He’s a good

heir in just a few short hours,” Zoe grinned, her eyes

about them. “Of course. It would be an honor to name

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