Shining Bright After Rebirth

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'I was expecting to hear either from Richard or his assistant this morning but I guess things might have been too hectic for them today...' Amelie looked around the garden, then checked the

time on her watch, and shook her head in disappointment. As expected, Richard's hangover must have stalled him from appearing on time. Liam placed his warm hand on top of Amelie's and offered her a reassuring smile.

'He is probably thinking that I'm feeling nervous right now. He is too sweet.

She gave his hand a little squeeze and smiled back, letting him know that she was alright. At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the wedding host who loudly announced the arrival of the groom.

Richard's face looked fresh with the skillful touch of makeup but the redness in his eyes betrayed his sleepless night. His body was tense as he was greeted by the applause and even though Amelie's eyes were firmly glued to his detached expression, the man

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refused to offer her even a single glance.

'Looks like Samantha has given him a piece of her min after last night. Perhaps it's for the better that he resorts to ignoring me completely.'"

"Please stand up for the bride!" The host announced

again and the guests left their seats, turning around in anticipation.

Amelie pursed her lips and held her breath; now she was getting a little bit nervous.

continued to play and finally, Samantha appeared, holding an elegant bouquet of white lilies between her hands, her

'I cannot believe this..."

And so were the

wedding dress, the one she got

only the dress that made Amelie shiver in both resentment and disgust. Samantha

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used

diamonds that even she never

moved from guest to guest as they shared their thoughts about the

appearance.

that-" Elizabeth leaned closer to her friend and paused when she saw

and her comment was continued by someone else. "I heard she was supposed to wear one of Nadine's dresses... What happened there? How could Mr. Clark allow her to come out looking like that?" "If this is supposed to be a

"She has only made a fool of

seem to be bothered by it at all. Her eyes continued to scrutinize Amelie's expression while her lips curled into an innocent

turned her head and looked

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their suit to repent while their guests enjoyed the

crowd agreed that it was the best

a sip from a champagne flute, leaning against

beautiful and she had to admit that even such a ridiculously bad wedding ceremony could be easily forgotten when one was surrounded by such an incredible

and Liam's departure to take an emergency business call, she