86- Lost

Arabella Den pov:

(Flashback continues)

I never knew that he was such a good-looking hunk.

Good, God! I kept looking at his face until I realized he didn’t look happy.

Oh my God! What if Ashton Garner forced his son too into this marriage? What if he was also a victim like River?

The bride and groom said their vows and then I saw River balling her hands into fists when it was time to kiss the bride.

The groom turned to lift the veil and then something bizarre happened.

It was not only weird but also quite insulting. The groom turned on his heels and got down the stage. Before anyone could stop him, he took purposeful strides unless he had exited the door. Every person who was present there was stunned. Nobody was looking at the bride. I could hear gossips around me.

I was aware that in a matter of seconds, everyone’s focus would shift to River.

River was still standing there on the stage without an idea what to do. She was too dumbfounded to react. I raised to my feet and went to her