The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 8

I heard a deafening roar in my head. I stood there, completely stunned.

Countless insults and mockery poured into my ears. I collapsed, covering my ears, but couldn’t block out the voices. Finally, as the crowd grew, security guards dragged me out of the hotel.

I didn’t remember how I left. I just felt incredibly cold all over, wave after wave threatening to

drown me

With nowhere to go, I went to the beach after dark and sat on the sand, staring blankly at the

scenery.

People who recognized me kept their distance, avoiding me like the plague. The only ones who came close wanted photos, one even cruelly tugging at my top.

At that moment, I finally realized that someone like me didn’t even have a chance to start over.

My life was ruined.

my beloved fiancé, my respected parents–they had destroyed me.

the time the crowds dispersed, it was nearly dawn. Hayes had called many times. I finally

answered.

stupid, please. I’m coming to find you–just stay put, okay? Remember I still with you. Don’t be

longer, alright?”

my eyes

pulled me into his arms, wrapped his

away with me. We can leave the country and never come back. I’ll help you forget everything. We’ll start

think you’re amazing. Scarlett, will you look at me? Please don’t scare me like this. I promise I’ll always be right by your side. Whenever you

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the first time in forever, I let my guard down completely. I leaned fully into Hayes’s

are you wasting your

it calmly, but Dr. Hayes laughed through his tears, kissing the top of my