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Another Bride at the Altar
Another Bride at the Altar
ผู้แต่ง: That’s All

Chapter 1

ผู้เขียน: That’s All
The text went through, and soon enough, I received a reply.

“Got it.”

Clutching the phone in my hand, I turned to Teagan Ripples.

She was bent over, rummaging through the trunk for a tie for Luke Cox.

Some family members in the cars behind us started getting anxious.

Aunt Trish looked at the time, her voice hushed.

“Teagan, it’s ten to nine.

“The wedding’s starting at nine. Everyone’s waiting in the church. We can’t afford to be late.”

Uncle Bob chimed in. “The officiant slotted you in for nine. The ceremony starts promptly.

“We’ve got the whole wedding party waiting inside. We shouldn’t keep everyone waiting.”

Teagan simply responded, “I know. Once I find the tie, Luke can put it on, and we’ll head over.”

She then turned to me.

“Relax, Parker. We’ve been through the rehearsal. It will be fine.”

I asked, “Are you aware of the time?”

“I am.”

“You should know that we’re due for our ceremony any minute now.”

Teagan fell silent for a bit, her voice a murmur.

“As I told you, a few minutes isn’t going to kill us.

“Luke is your buddy and the best man. Of course, he should wear a tie.”

Luke turned his head around and flashed his pearly whites at me.

“Come on, Parker.

“I’m your best bud. Surely, you can’t have me going around behind you with an empty collar.”

His tone was open and unapologetic, with a hint of hurt beneath it.

I met his gaze.

He’d been pulling the same stunt since college.

Whenever Teagan and I went out, Luke would call out of nowhere, saying he was lonely, only to end up joining us.

On my birthday, he’d say he was heartbroken over a breakup and convinced Teagan to spend the entire night drinking with him.

When Teagan and I took photos together, Luke talked about dropping by to see how things were going.

In the end, Luke picked out a whole bunch of poses and styles he liked, then made Teagan choose between his aesthetic and mine.

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  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 12

    “You were the best man, not the groom.” Someone else chimed in. “You didn’t just forget your tie. “You forgot your place.” Luke went pale in rage. He said, “Parker acted on his emotions and got married to another woman. How is that my fault?” All the reason why no one was on Luke’s side. “The guy gave her every opportunity. “The video captured him asking Teagan whether she was going to walk down the aisle just a minute before the scheduled time.“She prioritized doing your tie anyway. “It’s hard to believe that nothing was going on between you two.” Luke later approached management, claiming that he had been singled out. The manager asked, “Was that you in the footage?” Luke had no words. Within a few days, he handed in his resignation. Apparently, Luke didn’t even pack his stuff. He simply slunk away on his last day. Life wasn’t easy for Teagan either. Her family had turned up for the big day, only to encounter the humiliating spectacle. Utterly disgra

  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 11

    Felicity would tell the whole world that it was her choice. She finally got her happy ending. While leaving the Dow residence, I spotted Teagan in the neighborhood. She stood by the curb, dressed in a pale trench coat. In just a few days, Teagan lost a lot of weight, and her eyes were bloodshot. Noticing me, she approached me right away. “Parker.” Felicity stopped walking. I squeezed her hand, reassuring her that she didn’t need to step aside. Teagan turned pale when her gaze fell on our intertwined fingers. “So you’re officially married now?” I replied, “Yeah.” Her eyes went red. “So soon?” I held her gaze calmly. “We already had the wedding. “Signing the papers was just completing the legal formalities.” Teagan bit her lip. “Parker, I’d like a word with you.” Not saying anything, Felicity simply kept her eyes on me. I responded, “I’ll pass. “There’s nothing left for us to discuss in private.” Teagan’s voice trembled. “I know I messed up.

  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 10

    Felicity mingled with the crowd, greeting and talking to every guest there. She even knew some of the older family members from my hometown by name. Riley pulled her aside and asked her, “How do you know?” Felicity replied with a smile, “Riley. “I used to come over all the time as a kid. Have you forgotten?” Riley’s eyes welled up. “I could never forget. “How could I?” She took Felicity’s hand and observed her face. “Who knew you were the one who married my son in the end?” Felicity murmured, “I never imagined it either. “But I couldn’t be happier.”Standing not too far away, I watched the interaction between Riley and Felicity with a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was as if I had taken the longest road imaginable, only to finally end up exactly where I was meant to be. That afternoon, the estate was bombarded with calls from the Rippleses. I ignored every single one of them. Eventually, Norman answered the call. Something was said on t

  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 9

    Standing at the door, I observed the changes in the suite. Everything felt surreal. Felicity placed the bouquet on the table and looked back at me. “What’s the matter? “Do you think I’ve been plotting all this while?” I asked, “Haven’t you?” Felicity chuckled and sat on the edge of the bed, her train spreading out across the floor. “Yes. “Guilty as charged. “It had been my plan all along.” She looked up at me, not shying away from my gaze. “I knew you were getting married the moment I returned. “I knew I should stay out of your life. “But I’ve seen Teagan with Luke. “I watched how you made excuses for her every time. “My heart ached for you, Parker.” I felt a lump in my throat. “Was that why you said yes?” Keeping her head down, Felicity smiled. “I meant what I said years ago—at least half of it.“I told you to drop me a text if she ever made a fool out of you. “I’ll show up in a wedding dress to marry you. “You called me crazy.” That memory c

  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 8

    “Parker. “You weren’t late this time.” I held Felicity’s hand tight. “Neither were you.” …After the ceremony, the arguing outside the church grew louder. Teagan finally pushed her way through to the church doors. Her wedding dress was a mess. Her veil had fallen crookedly over her shoulder, and her eyes were swollen from crying. Luke came after her, his dark blue tie perfectly straight over his collar. The whole thing was just ironic. Teagan stood at the doorway, her body going stiff when she saw Felicity and me standing side by side. She spotted the wedding ring on Felicity’s finger.The bouquet was still cradled in Felicity’s arms. The flowers were scattered across the altar, marking the end of a ceremony. Her voice turned hoarse. “You… got married?” No one answered her. The truth was plain as day. Feeling triggered, Teagan lunged forward. “Parker! “Did you honestly go through with marrying her? “You were supposed to marry me!” Standing by m

  • Another Bride at the Altar   Chapter 7

    “Let us begin. “May we have the groom, Parker Day, at the altar, so our bride, Felicity Dow, can begin her walk down the aisle.“Please rise as we welcome the groom.”The church bell rang with the wedding music playing in the background. Applause and excited whispers erupted around us as the church suddenly came alive. The huge sign with my name and Teagan’s was taken down almost immediately. Felicity made sure her people replaced it with a new one. The frame carried gold lettering against a clean canvas. The bride’s name had been updated. I was stunned. Noticing my gaze, Felicity tilted her head and winked at me. “I told you. I came prepared. “You didn’t think I’d show up without having my ducks in a row, did you?” I stared into Felicity’s eyes, a catch in my throat. She hadn’t come here on a whim. It wasn’t some spur-of-the-moment decision. Felicity had thought of every likely scenario and made every possible plan. All she had been waiting for was for me

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