41: The Wedding

As Emily stood in front of the mirror, her mood was somber, her thoughts consumed by the impending wedding to Mason Hargraves.

She couldn't believe this was happening, especially after all she had gone through to try to change her family's mind.

And to make matters worse, it had been a week since she last heard from Eric, the man who had promised to protect her

Just as Emily was lost in her thoughts, her mother entered the room, her presence bringing comfort and frustration. She wrapped her arms around Emily in a tight hug, trying to reassure her.

"Don't worry, sweetheart. Once you're married, Mason will change. You'll see," Emily's mother assured her.

Emily shook her head, her eyes clouded with doubt and uncertainty.

"I don't think so, Mom. If I had the chance, I would run away from all this," she confessed.

Her mother sighed, a knowing look in her eyes.

"You'll come to love him, Emily. Just like I didn't fall in love with your father until years later. Who knows if you might fall
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

Latest Chapter