A Bond Not Meant To Be
Finally finding his voice, Edward laughed, loud and in mockery.
“I flaunt my family’s wealth,” he said. “What do you flaunt? That dress from the Stone Age?”
The hall erupted with laughter again.
"Or a shoe begging for mercy?" Edward added, and the girl raised the worn out shoe for everyone to see. The crowd burst into louder laughter.
"Or a family that stink of poverty," he said again, and the crowd cheered him on.
Lucille raised her brows, then scoffed loudly.
"You’re right, Edward Jones," she said, walking closer to him until her face was just inches away from his.
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