I didn’t dare to think too deeply.
I opened the box, and inside was a ruby necklace, the same design I had come up with five years ago. It was the necklace I had dreamed of wearing at my wedding with Carl one day.
I never expected Carl to send it to me now. Nevertheless, it was already too late.
As I held the ruby necklace and put it on, tears welled up in my eyes.
The makeup artist was startled and quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe away my tears. “Ms. Blaire, please don’t cry. The foundation will get ruined.”
Mom hurried in and panicked. “Blaire, why are you crying? Is it because you don’t want to get married? If you really don’t want to, it’s okay. I won’t force you.
“We’ve only been trying to pair you with Nathan because he’s a good man. Our company is doing well now, and it’s not like we need the marriage to happen. You don’t have to marry him, darling. Don’t cry.”
I didn’t want my family to worry, so I forced myself to calm down. Although my chest still ached, I let the makeup artist continue.
“Mom, don’t worry. It’s just that I’ll miss you and Dad. I’m fine.”
Mom serined relieved and said, “You scared me! It’s alright I’ve already spoken to them. After the wedding, you’ll live with us. You’ll have time to build your feelings and only live together afterward.”
When my makeup was almost done, Nathian came to take nje to the wedding
This was the second time we’d met, but it felt oddly fumili. He was indifferent to everyone else but very
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attentive toward me. Moreover, he had a remarkable air of chivalry.
It was clear that Dad had much better taste than I did.
We didn’t speak at all during the drive. Once we arrived at the hotel, Nathan got out of the car and gently lifted me into his arms. His scent enveloped me, and it was a feeling I liked.
I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck.
Nathan’s lips curled into the slightest of smiles, and my heartbeat couldn’t help but quicken.
