Semua Bab The Hidden Secrets: Bab 11 - Bab 18

Amanda froze, then forced a smile. "What are you talking about? I didn't do anything. Let's get our marriage license."Luke laughed, stepping aside. "Dream on. Do you really think someone like you deserves me?"He was known for his gentleness, but now his words cut deep.Amanda was struck dumb. "What? But you never minded my class."Luke remained silent as the police cuffed her. "Amanda Snyder, you're under arrest for intentional assault. The evidence is solid. You're coming with us."She stumbled back. "I didn't hurt anyone. What're you talking about?"Luke watched her squirm with a sneer. The proof he had handed in was enough to make her suffer.But it wasn't enough.He snorted, "Save it for the station. Maybe you'll catch my wedding with Ada when you're out."Back home, he tried calling me again. He had recorded everything, ready to play it to me.I had blocked him, so he couldn't reach me. He dialed Mike instead."Dude, you rarely call," Mike teased him.Luke pressed hi

"Yeah," I hummed, unsure what Luke was up to. Isn't he supposed to get back together with Amanda?There was a moment of silence before he spoke solemnly. "Wait for me."I was baffled, and he hung up.Feeling uneasy, I found Mike. "What did you tell Luke? He just called."Mike shrugged, never looking up from his game. "What else? Just told him you're getting married and asked him to come."I frowned. "Why did you do that?"Mike jumped at my volume, raising a brow. "What's the fuss? He is my friend, and it has been a while since I saw his poker face."I calmed myself, realizing Mike didn't know about our relationship. I probed, "How did he react?"Mike put down his phone, looking at me. "Why do you care so much about him? You two are acting weird. He blamed himself for not looking after you and told me to have you wait for him. It's not like he's getting married."I stepped back, unsure what to say. But I knew Mike would flip if he found out about my relationship with Luke.I s

Luke fought to reach me, his shouts cutting through the murmurs of the guests.Mike grabbed him, holding him back. No matter how he struggled, he was stuck.When the ceremony was over, Mike came to my side, his face bruised."Mike...""I'm fine. It's your big day. A little bruise won't bother me."The emcee teased him, and the guests laughed. He took the mic and said, "My niece is getting married. I was so happy that I tripped on the way here."The crowd laughed louder. I looked at him, tears welling up."Robert is way older," he said. "When I was in elementary school, he handed me his kid. I cursed, but I had to learn to care for her. This girl was always sweet. But as she grew up, she would sass me. I've got a sharp tongue, giving her grief, when I was supposed to protect her. But she stopped talking back and smiled at everyone. It broke my heart."Shane held me close as Mike continued, "So, this girl grew up strong. She was in college for four years. We begged her to come ho

Luke stood rigid, insisting, "No. I won't leave until I get an answer.""What answer? That I love Shane? Is that it?" I snorted.Shane's hand trembled at my sudden confession, and his eyes sparkled.Luke, on the other hand, was full of pain and doubt. "No, that's impossible. We were so in love. How could you marry someone you don't love? We were together for four years. You haven't even known him that long. And you really believe he loves you after such a short time?"He stared at me, desperate for an answer. I paused for a while and spoke firmly. "You know me. Once I make a choice, I don't look back. Breaking up with you was my choice. Marrying Shane was my choice, too. I'll manage our married life well and grow old with him. You? Just a chapter in my past."The rims of his eyes reddened, but I wasn't done. "Let me make it crystal clear. I stopped loving you the moment I sent you that wedding invitation."Every word pushed him back. He broke down. "I don't believe it."I turned