Chapter:-17

Ashly couldn't tolerate carrying all of that on her body. She was having trouble walking even though her mother and Zia grabbed her arms from each side, helping her to walk.

"Are we there yet?"

Ashly's mother gave an unimpressed look when she asked this question for the 100th time. "Honey, we are barely ten feet away from your room!"

After it took more than an eternity, they arrived in the garden. It was such a beautiful scene. Trees were decorated with lamps that gave off a faint spread of brightness. Then they arrived in front of the path to the stage. Her mother held her hand and said

"From here, you have to go to the stage alone. There are three steps to take, and try not to trip". She kissed Ashly's forehead.

On the other hand, Alexander was nervous. He knew he shouldn't be. But he couldn't help being anxious. Alexander fell for Ashly when he saw her for the very first time. Ashly appeared to be in need of Alexander's care and love. Alexander needed a proper wife. So he wante