Refuses
Author: Cindy Chen
last update2025-02-28 18:45:33

The grand chapel was filled with noblemen, high-ranking officials, and esteemed guests, all seated in anticipation of the momentous union between the Drake and Frost families. The flickering candlelight cast golden hues across the towering stained-glass windows, illuminating the aisle adorned with white roses and silk ribbons. A soft murmur ran through the crowd as they waited, eyes shifting toward the massive wooden doors that remained stubbornly closed.

At the front of the chapel, Evan Drake stood tall, dressed in an elegant black and silver suit, the embroidery on his lapels gleaming under the soft light. He was the very image of a perfect groom—calm, composed, and radiating confidence.

But beneath that composed exterior, impatience stirred.

His hands curled into fists at his sides as he glanced toward the entrance, his jaw tightening. Lila should have been here by now. The ceremony should have started. Yet, the doors remained shut, and time dragged on like a slow-moving tide.

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