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Chapter 4

作者: That’s All
Luke straightened his back.

“Norman, please don’t take it out on Teagan. I own up to causing the delay.

“But I’m only trying to do what’s best for Parker.

“I want to look proper to make sure his big day runs flawlessly.”

“Flawless? Yet, you—”

I intervened before Norman could say more.

“Dad.”

Norman looked back at me, his eyes brimming with tears despite being a tough man pushing fifty.

“Parker…”

I murmured, “It’s fine. Either way, I’m making it to the wedding on time.”

Teagan grimaced hard.

“Parker, if Luke isn’t ready when the time comes, how are we supposed to proceed without him?

“Are you really going to be petty and ruin the wedding?

“Are you seriously going through with that? What about your parents? Do you really want to humiliate them?”

Her words cut into me.

She knew I loved her.

Teagan was well aware that my parents cared about what people thought.

Because of that, Teagan believed I would look the other way no matter how many times she put Luke before me.

I looked her in the eye.

“Teagan, you’re right. I can’t let something like this ruin the wedding.”

Relieved, Teagan was just about to smile.

I added. “But that was then. Not now.”

The grin on Teagan’s face went stiff.

“Parker, don’t push your luck!”

Paying her no heed, I glanced down at my phone.

The chat was still stuck on the last reply. “Got it.”

The wedding coordinator came running over when it was four minutes to nine.

“Mr. Day, Ms. Ripples! We have no time to lose.

“If we get there now, we can make it just in time.

“Otherwise, you might just miss your time slot at the church.”

All eyes fell on Teagan.

Uncle Bob said solemnly, “Teagan, if you still want to marry Parker, better start walking to the church now.”

Aunt Trish uttered anxiously, “That’s right. Since Luke isn’t ready, he can stay back while you two make a move.”

Luke furrowed his brows. “What’s that supposed to mean?

“I’m the best man. The ceremony can’t start without me.”

Pete sneered, “Of course it can. One missing groomsman isn’t going to stop the wedding.

“But making Parker late for his wedding—now that’s the real kicker.”

Turning white, Luke stared at Teagan.

“Teagan…”

Teagan stepped out to shield Luke.

“That’s enough! There’s no need for all of you to gang up on him!”

Norman narrowed his eyes at her.

“Teagan, I’m asking you one last time. Are you leaving for the church now?”

Teagan didn’t answer right away.

She glanced at Luke, then me, before uttering, “As soon as I’m done fixing Luke’s tie.”

Everyone froze at the corner of the street.

Tears rolled down Riley’s cheeks.

I, on the other hand, kept my composure.

It was 8:57 AM.

I straightened the boutonniere pinned to my tuxedo and picked up the bouquet.

Teagan’s eyes widened.

“What are you doing, Parker?”

I looked at the street clock.

“Like I said, the wedding will go on as scheduled.

“So I’m heading over now.”

…

Pulling a long face, Teagan reached out to grab me.

“This isn’t funny, Parker!

“How is the wedding supposed to go on without a bride?”

I took a step back.

“It won’t be you.”

Holding the bouquet, I made my way to the church on foot.

Muffled gasps echoed behind me.

“Is Parker going to have a wedding without a bride?”

“How is that supposed to work? The bride’s still here.”

Luke looked panicked, but even more confused.

“What the hell are you up to, Parker?”

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