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

before getting into the car. Angelo shot 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

inside, I noticed that my toiletries were nowhere to be found. Assuming that the staff had simply forgotten to unpack them, I headed to the closet to retrieve them from my suitcase, only to discover that my suitcases were

staff members. "What happened to my boxes in the master's bedroom" 1 inquired,

us to move them to

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didn't want to share a room with me, then he should be the one to leave, not ine. Tri going to take a shower, with his toiletries

short ap. I woke up to find

times, but

to ring and I quickly snatched it up, hoping

imitation

as the calls persisted. "What the hell is your problem? 1 snapped into the phone, my frustration evident in my voice. "Do you realize that I just got

are," came the deadpan

inspecting my artificial nails with a bored expron. "You have five minutes." I

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 been useful to me? "What do you want,

revealed, his tone betraying a

my gain." It wasn't my responsibility if she broke

he snapped, his frustration obvious. "Think of something. Stephanie!

"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

if that bastard hadn't returned to her life again, he argued, his frustration boiling

"I don't think Ryan is the main issue in your relationship with Lily I countered, refusing to sugarcoat the truth. "Look, I got married to

silence before Jake let out a heavy sigh. I could almost picture him running his hands down his face in frustration. "Fine, I admit that I messed up, Steph, he confessed, his voice laden with defeat. "But you have to