"They might play Truth or Dare, or play a game of passing the floral wreath… Wow, I'm really excited. It's making me not even want to watch the bride and groom interact. I just want to skip ahead to the best man's part."Feeling down, Mila slowly stood up and left her seat.She couldn't bear to listen any longer. If she did, she would probably feel extremely uncomfortable.She wasn't very familiar with the Norvanian's customs. She believed registering for marriage had already made it a formal marital relationship.Little did she know, registering for marriage was just like getting engaged, providing a guarantee that neither party would easily back out.While the law recognized the registration, the people only acknowledged it after the wedding ceremony.She and Nathan didn't have a wedding, so in everyone's eyes, he wasn't married.In everyone's view, the best man and maid of honor must be single. They were expected to participate in many flirtatious interactive games to liven u
Mila had barely walked a few steps when Yale suddenly grabbed her arm. Stopped in her tracks, she turned back to look at his hand with a frown. She then looked into his eyes.They exchanged glances, but he didn't let go. Mila's expression turned gloomy. "Mr. Xander, whatever it is, please let go of my hand first. Don't hold my hand like this."Not only did Yale not release her hand, but he also held on tighter. He slowly walked up to her and asked softly, "Ms. Hoffis, can we be friends?""I'm sorry, we can't."Yale smiled bitterly, and a sense of loneliness exuded from him. He continued, "If you were friends with me, you'd find me very helpful.""How so?" Mila countered.Yale responded, "Well, I'm the next President candidate."Mila forced a smile as she didn't want to offend him. She politely replied, "I hope you achieve your wish to become the next President. But I don't think we can be friends."Just as Mila was about to push his hand away, a shout came from nearby. "What ar
Mila stomped her foot as she turned her back to Fenna.Fenna boasted, "Nate is going to be paired up with me."Mila scoffed. He was just the best man at a wedding. What was there to boast about? What was there to be happy about?Fenna continued, "In Norvania, there are no married men willing to be the best man, not even men with girlfriends. You can imagine how little you mean to him."Mila's heart ached, but she still maintained her smile. She turned to face Fenna and calmly said, "He has his reason if he wants to be the best man. He's my husband, and I respect his choices."As for you, don't delude yourself. He won't do anything with you."Fenna sneered. "You're just deceiving yourself. I've seen the wedding itinerary. We'll be having an absolute ball during the wedding entertainment part. You just wait to be embarrassed."Mila had no certainty, but she still chose to believe in Nathan. He wouldn't make the same mistake again.She smiled gently and said, "Okay. I'll be watchi
Mila was already anxious. She felt nervous and uneasy in the bustling crowd where all eyes were on her.People were drinking, enjoying delicious food, and watching the interactions on stage, making the atmosphere lively.But hardly anyone in the crowd knew Nathan and Mila were husband and wife.Zach and Donald were excited as they smiled.Albert was quite good at his job."Now, it's time for some games. Let's invite two pairs of married couples on stage. It's okay if it's just a normal couple."Phoebe immediately pulled Cole along to raise their hands. Cole was surprised and flattered.Albert pointed at Phoebe and Cole, saying, "Let's welcome the enthusiastic couple who raised their hands."Phoebe was very outgoing. She happily dragged Cole to the stage.Blushing, Cole felt embarrassed.As soon as they got on stage, Phoebe told Albert, "We're not a married couple. We're dating."Albert liked her cheerful attitude. He laughed as he continued, "Alright, even better. Let me fin
Phoebe and Cole were already sure of their victory.The married couple was still struggling.Mila nervously asked, "What's the punishment?"Albert replied, "For the couple in the last place, they have to kiss."Mila panicked. She had to kiss Nathan in front of so many people?It was unacceptable!Wanting to try again, she quickly placed her hands on Nathan's neck."Hurry, let me try. I can do it."How was this a punishment? It was clearly a reward.Nathan shook his head and said seriously, "I give up. I'll accept the punishment."Mila frowned as she puffed her cheeks. She shyly said, "Don't, there are so many people here."Nathan leaned close to her. His intense gaze was fixed on her, and he said, "You have to get used to it. So you won't be nervous at our wedding in the future."Mila pretended to be angry as she murmured, "When did I promise to hold a wedding ceremony with you?"Nathan was stunned. He was a bit nervous as he responded, "You're already my wife. If I wasn't
"Everyone else, please step back," Albert said.What kind of messed-up order was this?Cole and Phoebe accompanied Mila off the stage.Then, the music started. Yale went up from one end of the corridor while Fenna walked up to the stage. There was no sense of ritual at all.Lillian was furious as she watched the chaotic entrance ceremony on the stage. She was embarrassed. She didn't know whether to start over or wait on stage.Ever since she stepped onto the stage and scolded Albert, her wedding had turned into a joke.With a forced smile, Yale walked onto the stage. He took Lillian's hand and comforted her, "Lillian, it's okay. As long as we're together, it doesn't matter who's the best man or maid of honor."The wedding is not important either. What's more important is you." Hearing his words, Lillian calmed down. She finally smiled.Nathan stood behind the groom, while Fenna stood behind the bride.Fenna was still expecting some other interaction with Nathan, but Albert
This was the most annoying maid of honor in Norvania's history, without a doubt.Nathan couldn't wait to step off the stage. Instead of returning to his seat, he left the banquet hall alone. No one knew where he was going or why he left in such a hurry.Just as everyone was curious, the wedding resumed its original order.The wedding reception followed. The bride and groom shared their love story, cutting the cake and making toast.Yale absentmindedly stared at the white handkerchief in his hand. He took off his ring and removed the needle then tossed it to the ground.He stared at the white handkerchief with a sinister look on his face. After a while, he finally returned to his senses and began to feel nervous. He took out his phone and urgently dialed a number while walking backstage."Yale, where are you going?" Lillian asked. Yale forced a smile and said, "I need to use the restroom. I'll be right back."The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, with only the bride and the
Mila entered Cole's car and arrived at the scene of the accident, located on the overpass just over ten minutes away from the wedding venue.Below them flowed a river, its depths concealed from view.The recovery vessel had already hoisted the car from the water. Meanwhile, the divers continued their search for Nathan beneath the surface.Traffic police were busy with their duties, questioning witnesses and examining surveillance footage.Mila stood silently beside the railing, clutching it tightly, her hands sweaty. The pain in her heart dulled her senses, leaving her feeling hollow.It felt as if she had forgotten the very rhythm of her breath, as though time itself had halted in its tracks.Amidst the eerie silence, with no signs of life in sight, her mind echoed with emptiness, her legs quivering and feeble, sustained solely by sheer determination.Despite the turmoil in her heart and the tears welling in her eyes, Mila resisted the urge to cry.As long as Nathan's body had