Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 96

STEPHANIE

Finally, the day had arrived when I would take on the name Mrs. Williams. Who would have thought that after Lily came back into Ryan's life, such a milestone would be attainable?

Although this wasn't the grand wedding I had envisioned, what did it matter? At the end of the day, I was getting what I wanted, which was Ryan

Walking into the venue for the event, adorned in a simple yet stunning white dress that accentuated my features, I was accompanied by my father, who acted as my legal representative. Taking my place next to Ryan, I couldn't help but notice his indifference towards me, his attention seemingly elsewhere.

As the lawyer presiding over the event went through the formalities, I found myself lost in my thoughts, paying little attention to the proceedings. When it came time for me to sign the documents, I inscribed my signature without hesitation, watching as Ryan did the same. The prenuptial agreement was handed to me, and without hesitation, I added my signature, sealing the deal.

After all the formalities were said and done, the lawyer rose to his feet, extending his hand for a congratulatory handshake. "Congratulations, Mrs. Williams," he greeted, to which I accepted his handshake with a wide smile.

He then turned to Ryan, extending his hand once more. "Congratulations, Mr. Williams," he said with a polite nod.

However, Ryan left the lawyer's hand hanging, grabbed his jacket, and briskly walked out of the office without a word. 1 offered the lawyer an apologetic smile before hurrying to catch up with Ryan. "Don't you think we should ride back home together?" I called out to Ryan as he attempted to get into his car.

"I'm heading to the office," he replied curtly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Frowning, I quickened my pace and grabbed his arm, stopping tim from entering the car. "We just moved to a new place that I've only been to yesterday, and today we just got married, and you're leaving for the office?" I exclaimed, my frustration bubbling. "Who is supposed to spend time with me in that house? I can't possibly be by myself there.

"Why should I go home and rest after a business deal?" Ryan retorted coldly, his tone cutting through the air like ice. My lips. tightened in frustration, but he only chuckled in response. "What's the matter, Stephanie? Are you angry? Isn't that what this is? A business deal?"

Feeling a surge o day."

of indignation, I insisted, "At least have Angelo drive me home. I can't possibly drive myself on my wedding

me a disapproving glare before taking his place behind the wheel. I stood there, wide-eyed, watching them drive away, a knot of disappointment and frustration. forming in the pit of my

at the house, I made my way to the master bedroom where I had packed my clothes the day before. However, upon stepping inside, I noticed that my toiletries were nowhere to be found. Assuming that the staff had simply forgotten to unpack them,

of the master bedroom, I sought out one of the staff members. "What happened to my boxes in the master's bedroom" 1 inquired, my frustration

Williams instructed us to move them to the guestroom,"

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he should be the one to leave, not ine. Tri going to take a shower, with his toiletries By

indulging in a short ap. I woke up to find that

times,

on the bed. However, it immediately began to ring and I quickly snatched it up, hoping it was Ryan. But when I saw the annoying number flashing

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persistent caller, I reluctantly swiped the answer button as the calls persisted. "What the hell is your problem? 1 snapped into

surprised you are," came the deadpan response: "This is important,

my eyes, I lifted my hands, inspecting my artificial nails with a bored expron. "You have five

him, and he scoffed in response. "Don't talk to me like that, Stephanie. We're in this together." Unable to contain my amusement, I let out a loud laugh. "And who exactly does the 'we' entail? I retorted, feeling a surge of frustration at his audacity. When has this bastard ever

revealed, his tone betraying a

my responsibility if she broke up with him; it wasn't the first

"Think of something. Stephanie!

scoffed. "What else do you want me to do?" I retorted, my patience wearing thin. Tve constantly given you money to woo her, I even offered to pay for the Lamborghini you gifted her. I made you come off as rich and classy just so you could get her to walk down the aisle

wouldn't have failed if that bastard hadn't returned to her life again, he argued, his frustration boiling over. "You should have

with Lily I countered, refusing to sugarcoat the truth. "Look, I got married

admit that I messed up, Steph, he confessed, his voice laden