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"What's with the glum face, Charlie?" Anna greeted her as soon as she left her new husband's side. "You do remember that this is your wedding, not a funeral. Right?" Her best friend sarcastically commented.Of course, she knew that. How could she forget such a momentous event in her life? She just married the man of every woman's dreams. According to an article she read on the internet, he was one of the most eligible bachelors and the most sought-after guy by the single ladies in the elite society."Well, you look like you just lost." Emmy seconded, raising her eyebrow as she looked at her before turning her attention to her husband.Frankly, her friend might have described exactly how she felt. She felt lost as she contemplated her role as a new member of the Saunders family.She did not know how she should feel about her new situation. Most women would be thrilled to marry such a man, but she was not like them."But I could not figure out why when you just hit a jackpot." Emmy co
He watched a man waltz confidently toward him, acting as if he were the man of the hour. But that was nothing new. This man had always loved hugging the spotlight. He had always competed against him, wanting to prove to everyone that he could outsmart him."She is indeed a beautiful bride." His unexpected guest complimented the woman who stood beside him as they mingled with their well-wishers.The man sounded sincere as he greeted his wife, but he knew better than to slip into his trap. His wife might fall for his charm, but not him."Welcome to the family." He kissed his wife's knuckles, acting like a real gentleman. But he knew better, knowing it was just all an act. "By the way, I'm Eric Rockford.""Thanks, Eric. It's nice to meet you." His wife responded courteously before excusing herself to join her few guests.Truthfully, he still had unfinished business to settle with his new wife, but he guessed he would have to wait until they were alone again.For now, he had other, more
22 - Welcome to the family - CharlieNo! She could not marry him. This arrangement was not what she had signed up for. She thought she would be marrying a stranger, a man she did not know. Not him.But alas, fate seemed to be playing a cruel joke on her as she found herself back in the arms of the man she swore never to see again."Do you, Charlene, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The officiating priest spoke up, breaking up her trance and reminding her where she was.Oh! Shit! Charlene, you're about to get married.Her eyes immediately looked at the beautiful white roses that decorated the room. It was a small gathering, but that did not mean that it was a cheap celebration.Only a few of the Saunders family and friends came. On the other hand, she just had Anna and a few of her closest friends who joined her in this short ceremony."Better get your shit together." She silently mumbled to herself as she focused her attention back on the man in a white robe."...
"This is it." She looked at the massive gate before her and compared the location on the map on her phone. It was a match.She had arrived at her destination. It was the address that her soon-to-be father-in-law gave her. Surprisingly, it was more than she had expected as her eyes roamed around the place."O.M.G! Am I dreaming?" She patted herself on the cheeks, wondering if she was seeing things.She suspected that James came from money, but she never predicted he would be this filthy rich, judging from the massive estate before her.She believed she could probably build ten houses or even more on the expansive lawn alone. Suddenly, she could not help but picture the orphanage in the center of the beautiful landscape."Oh! I would have loved growing up in a place like this." She mumbled as her eyes feasted on the beautiful scenery. It looked like a place that belonged in fairy tales.Suddenly, she imagined the kids playing on the grassy lawn, running around, laughing their hearts ou
"You should talk some sense to this old senile." He heard a woman shout from across the hallway while he was going down the stairs. "He must have gone insane for even considering this ridiculous idea.""Perhaps... you should listen to your sister, James." He could hear voices arguing as he passed by the living room."I have never been more sane in my entire life, Alicia." Another slightly irritated voice joined in the altercation. "I know exactly what I'm doing."He could already guess what they were squabbling about. But he was not about to join them, presuming the topic was about him.No! Not a chance.He tried to tiptoe his way out, hoping his father would not notice his presence. He knew he had to get out of there before he became the center of their attention.But—"Isaac!" His father's authoritative voice boomed across the hallway, forcing everyone in the room to shut their mouths. At the same time, it made him freeze in his spot."Good! You're here." His father greeted him with
"What now?" It was a question that had hounded her for two days since she had last visited Aria in the hospital.Nothing had changed in the young girl's condition since she had undergone treatment. On the contrary, Aria had only gotten worse. The latest medication did not seem to be working.The doctors said she badly needed the new treatment as soon as possible. It was experimental, but it might be her only chance. However, it would be costly."Charlie, I don't know what else to do." She could still hear Owen's desperation as they watched their younger sister's life slowly slipping away.He had done everything he could to get the money that Aria needed, but it was still not enough. At that moment, he looked like he had run out of luck."Don't worry, Owen. I'm sure we'll think of something." She assured him, but admittedly, her words were not encouraging.Of course, she would do anything to save Aria from her illness. She would find a way to earn the money they needed for her experime