Chapter 5 Restlessness

Time flew by, and the day of the wedding soon drew near.

Both families continued remaining silent in the face of all the rumors between Zack and Lucille. No matter how much some malicious parties tried to spread the gossip, both the Xanders’ and Lingards’ reactions, or lack thereof, appeared to be the best answer.

Michaela no longer received any more news from that mysterious figure since that phone call which ended on a sour note.

The unknown person was so secretive that had that number not remained in her call history, Michaela would have thought everything had been just a dream.

The day before the wedding came in a blink of an eye.

 

Lucille dragged a sleepy Michaela out for a spa first thing in the morning, insisting that the latter was going to be the most beautiful bride in the world the next day.

Michaela agreed despite having dark circles under

 

apparent that the mysterious figure’s words had impacted her in

ask herself if this was truly what she wanted. I haven’t even had a chance to explore the world or fall in love.

had tormented her over the days, and nothing she did seemed enjoyable. She had also lost a lot of

had clearly become

calling out to her sister who was lying on a bed at the beauty salon, only to receive no response. It wasn’t until a beautician gently prompted

You don’t actually have gamophobia, do you?” asked Lucille

about, silly?” Michaela responded sheepishly as though her mind had been read. But just as she wondered how to conceal her true

didn’t think that’d be the case either!” the other woman said mischievously. “I mean, let’s not even talk about the Xander family’s power. Zack is so charming, and he likes you so much. Even Mrs. Xander adores you, so you won’t have to deal with a nasty mother-in-law when you get married. What are you even worried about, anyway? You should’ve seen the looks on my friends’

silent

I’m about to join the renowned Xander family. My fiancé is tall and handsome. Besides, he and his parents treat me like a princess. Who knows

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