Manley was dressed to the nines in his best man’s attire—a crisp white shirt under a sleek black vest, his eyes shimmering like stars as he gazed intently at her without blinking.

The girl stood with her back to the light, donned in a flowy bridesmaid dress that accentuated her slim waist and her skin as pale as snow. Her makeup was on point, her eyes sparkled with life, and her lips were a blossoming red. She was flawlessly beautiful.

He had never seen her like this and couldn’t help but stride towards her.

Estelle blinked in surprise, “Manley, what are you doing here?”

Without a word, Manley wrapped his arms around her, his voice slightly hoarse with emotion, “Surprise or not, happy or not?”

Estelle’s lips curled into a smile, “When did you get back?”

Manley grinned mischievously, “Magdalen is getting hitched; of course, I had to come back. She wanted to surprise you, so she told me to stay out of sight until now!”

Realization dawned on Estelle; Magdalen had mentioned a surprise last night. It was Manley!

She tried to wriggle free, frowning, “Stand still!”

let me hold you for a bit longer!” Manley whined, resting his head on her shoulder. “I missed you

playboy who’s withering away from his nightly escapades?” Estelle scoffed, pushing him away, “Keep this up,

ear twinkled as he squinted his

okay

long as I find a decent girlfriend, he’ll let me stay,” Manley chuckled, “Easy! I’ll just take you to meet him

Estelle gave him a stern look, “Stop joking around. Jonathan and I are already married. You should find yourself

delight, “Just thinking about you makes

at a

shifted to the man Manley had

strode over and delivered a brutal kick to the man’s groin, “Scum! Stare at her again,

pitiful scream

“You had Magdalen call me

planned to surprise you during the ceremony, but when I saw you head up and

Gabrielle, Estelle nodded

where’s Jonathan? Why are

down, “He’s got urgent business, might

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