Chapter 12 : Plotting

*Grace*

The long-awaited wedding day had finally arrived, and the Biltmore Estate was buzzing with excitement. People scurried around like ants, making last-minute preparations and ensuring everything would be perfect for Sarah's special day.

I tried not to think too much about what David's visit to my room last night meant. Especially, I tried not to think about what he had said–that Victoria meant nothing to him and that I was the one he wanted.

Did he really mean that? And if yes, what did it entail? That he only wanted me for sex? That's what he told me when we slept together, wasn't it? So, could he have changed his mind?

I shook my head. Of course not.

Amidst the chaos of the wedding–and in my mind–I tried my best to help Emma and Lisa to keep Sarah relaxed during the day. She was a bundle of nerves, her usually calm demeanor replaced by a jittery energy that was almost maddening. I couldn't blame her though–it was her big day, after all.

When she finally retreated to her r