Chapter 2

After leaving the hospital, Solana went straight back to the Jeffries Manor. She had already submitted her application to further her studies abroad. In ten days, she would be flying to Fruances.

As soon as Solana stepped through the front door, Cedric called her over. She discovered that several Jeffries family elders were also present. She looked around, but she wasn't surprised that Isaiah was not there.

Ever since their accidental night together, he had been avoiding her. Even though he eventually agreed to marry her under family pressure, he was no longer the same toward her as before.

When Solana walked in, all the elders turned to her with kind smiles. Their eyes naturally drifted down to her belly.

Cedric called out warmly, "Sol, come and sit beside me. Tell me, what kind of wedding do you want? I'll have Reuben and Jocelyn make the arrangements."

Reuben Jeffries was Isaiah's eldest brother, and Jocelyn Wright was his wife. Then, Cedric brought out an old wooden box that looked aged and worn.

"This bracelet once belonged to my wife. She told me to pass it down to Isaiah's wife one day. Try it on quickly!"

Solana was about to decline since she would be leaving soon. Besides, this bracelet was meant for Isaiah's wife, not her.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Isaiah walked in. Their eyes met, and Solana noticed a fair-skinned, beautiful woman standing behind him. It was his first love, Alyssa.

Cedric's face darkened the moment he saw Isaiah's cold expression. Then, when he spotted Alyssa trailing in behind him, his gaze turned even more frigid.

Cedric snapped, "I called you to discuss your marriage to Solana. Why on earth would you bring an outsider into this?"

Alyssa's pale face flushed instantly, and she timidly tugged at Isaiah's sleeve. The latter gave her a reassuring look, and she followed him inside.

Seeing the unfriendly looks from the elders, he offered a weak explanation, "You can decide the wedding details yourselves. Why did you have to call me?

"I was discussing business with Alyssa, but your urgent phone calls forced me to bring her along. Alyssa and I are just friends."

Cedric snorted and began discussing Isaiah and Solana's wedding plans right before Alyssa.

Isaiah appeared to listen absentmindedly, but Solana noticed the intimate gestures he and Alyssa were making under the table. She hooked her foot around his calf and rubbed against it repeatedly.

Solana suddenly remembered bits from her past life. Isaiah would occasionally bring Alyssa in front of her after their marriage, showing off their affection as if to flaunt it.

Just like now, they made disgusting little gestures in front of her as if no one else existed. Not only that, but Alyssa would also deliberately show off intimate marks for her to see.

If this had been the Solana from her previous life, she would have felt sick. However, she felt nothing at all now.

Cedric had to call her name multiple times before she snapped out of her thoughts. He said. "Sol, don't worry.

"Sure, it's all a little rushed, but Reuben, Jocelyn, and I already went over everything. You're not missing out on anything!"

Reuben asked which guests from the Summers family's side should be invited, saying he'd send out the wedding invites first thing tomorrow. Meanwhile, Jocelyn smiled and took her hand, carefully advising her about early pregnancy precautions.

Cedric deliberately coughed, and it was only then that Isaiah looked their way. "Isaiah, your wedding with Sol is set on the tenth! Stay home these next few days and work with Reuben and Jocelyn on wedding preparations. Understood?"

Cedric struck his cane hard on the floor, his expression serious. It was only then that Isaiah reluctantly pulled his leg back and grunted his agreement.

The moment she heard the wedding date, Solana's face froze. That was the exact day she would be flying to Fruances. She thought, "This time, no one will know I'm not marrying Isaiah."