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.

of white lilies

'I cannot believe this..."

shocked beyond comprehension. And so were the people who attended her wedding

Amelie's wedding dress, the one she got from

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

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diamonds that used to belong to Richard's

even she never dared to put

of murmurs moved from guest to guest

appearance.

to her friend and paused when she saw

dresses... What happened there? How could Mr. Clark allow her to come out looking like that?" "If this is supposed to be a joke, Miss Blackwood

has only made

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

and looked at Richard.

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their guests enjoyed

agreed that it

a sip from a champagne flute, leaning

celebration hall of the hotel was spectacularly beautiful and she had to admit that even such a ridiculously bad wedding ceremony could

guests and Liam's departure to take an emergency business call, she was left alone, feeling somewhat bizarre