His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 26

I was already feeling the pressure from his questions and growing

impatience. The whole situation gave me a headache. So, I reached into my bag, pulled out an invitation, and handed it to him without

hesitation.

I

attend if you want."

invitation in disbelief. "Why? Why are you marrying

grin crossing his face as he leaned in protectively, wrapping his arm around me. "Oh yes, thanks for reminding us. Doris *was* once blind," he said, a sharp tone of mockery in his voice. He then turned to me with warmth and affection, tightening his grip on my waist. "Darling, don't worry. No c**ach will ever come near you as long as

to him, that I was still the girl who would reconcile at the sound of his coaxing. But it wasn't until he saw me, dressed in a stunning custom-made

abandoned him. The grandeur of the wedding, the worldwide attention, the joy on my face-it

no matter how much he cried, I never looked back. I never saw