Chapter 5
On the other side of the city, Alpha Anthony was a bundle of excitement as he reached the wedding venue, his entire being glowing with joy.
In stark contrast, his mother appeared more reserved. She cast him a wary glance and advised, “Anthony, try to keep your enthusiasm in check today. Luna Celia has been quite emotional lately, and you don’t want to unsettle her.”
At the mention of Luna Celia, Anthony’s smile faltered momentarily. He nodded understandingly. “I understand, Mom. But please, treat Nicole well. Don’t let her suspect something’s wrong.”
Old Luna sighed softly, nodding with
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resignation.
The ceremony commenced shortly after.
Without any clear reason, a deep unease gripped Anthony’s heart. He scanned the crowd anxiously but failed to spot my parents anywhere.
Unknown to him, I had confided everything to my parents the day I chose to leave. They were fully aware of why they wouldn’t witness the spectacle today.
Unable to locate my parents, Alpha Anthony began to panic. Just as he was about to inquire about their absence, the officiant announced the start of the ceremony. Reluctantly, he turned his focus back to the proceedings, finding no choice but to wait.
When he caught sight of Luna Celia
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approaching in a white wedding gown, his smile froze and his face drained of color. He staggered back a step, his voice faltering, “Why… why is it you? Where’s Nicole?”
Before Luna Celia could respond, a man in a delivery uniform entered the venue, a package in hand.
“Who’s Mr. Anthony Watts?” he called out. “I have a wedding gift from Miss Nicole Mason. Please sign for it.”
The room buzzed with murmurs. Everyone knew this wedding was supposed to be between Alpha Anthony and me, yet I was nowhere in sight. Now there was an unexpected “gift” from the absent bride.
Hearing this, Anthony’s eyes became vacant, his spirit seemingly elsewhere as he staggered toward the delivery person.
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He didn’t sign immediately but instead tore the box open. Inside, he discovered the hardware and the bank card containing the dowry money his family had given me.
As realization set in, a deep, hollow emptiness engulfed him.
He forced the corners of his lips into a smile, but it was a smile more sorrowful than tears. With eyes gleaming with unshed tears, he spoke in a trembling voice, “She ended the engagement… she doesn’t want to marry me… Why doesn’t she want me?”
His hands shook as he clutched the gift box, asking his unanswered questions repeatedly.
Alarmed, his mother rushed to his side. Just as she was about to speak, her eyes fell upon the box’s contents.
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Comprehension dawned on her, twisting her expression into one of angry disbelief. “This is the kind of woman you chose as your girlfriend? Abandoning you on her wedding day, humiliating you in public!”
However, her tone softened as she glanced toward Luna Celia. “Perhaps it’s for the best. You and Luna Celia should proceed with the wedding. After all, you’re already legally married and truly a couple, especially since she’s carrying your brother’s only child….”
“Mom!” Alpha Anthony interrupted, his bloodshot eyes blazing with anger. Through clenched teeth, he declared, “I only love Nicole! she is my fate mate.”
His mother shot back, “What does that matter now? Are you saying that because you love her, you’d abandon Luna Celia?
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Have you forgotten she’s carrying your brother’s only child?”
Despite his protests, Alpha Anthony found himself with no choice but to proceed with the ceremony. His mother’s authority was undeniable, her words cutting reminders of the tangled web they all had woven.
Meanwhile, I had reached my destination. After freshening up, I decided to find a well–rated restaurant nearby. As I scrolled through my phone, I accidentally opened my Instagram app.
