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.

dark circles under her eyes

 

figure’s

wanted. I haven’t even had a chance to explore the world or fall in love. But

of loss had tormented her over the days, and nothing she did seemed enjoyable. She had also lost a lot of weight in just a short period of

clearly become more

to receive no response. It wasn’t until a beautician gently prompted Michaela that the latter snapped back to reality.

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

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

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’ faces when I gave them your wedding invitation card. They were so envious

fell silent at

is tall and handsome. Besides, he and his parents treat me like a princess. Who knows how many other women want but can’t have the life I’m about to

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