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.

dear sister, my beloved fiancé, my respected parents–they

the time the crowds dispersed, it was nearly dawn.

answered.

are you? Don’t do anything stupid, please. I’m coming to find you–just stay put, okay? Remember I still with you. Don’t be scared. I’ll protect

longer, alright?”

softly responded “Mm,” my eyes completely lifeless.

cold. Without hesitation, he pulled me

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

say, I 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 need

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my guard down completely. I leaned fully into Hayes’s embrace,

you wasting your time? Someday, you’ll regret this.”

through his tears, kissing the top of my head again and