Mila was already anxious. She felt nervous and uneasy in the bustling crowd where all eyes were on her.People were drinking, enjoying delicious food, and watching the interactions on stage, making the atmosphere lively.But hardly anyone in the crowd knew Nathan and Mila were husband and wife.Zach and Donald were excited as they smiled.Albert was quite good at his job."Now, it's time for some games. Let's invite two pairs of married couples on stage. It's okay if it's just a normal couple."Phoebe immediately pulled Cole along to raise their hands. Cole was surprised and flattered.Albert pointed at Phoebe and Cole, saying, "Let's welcome the enthusiastic couple who raised their hands."Phoebe was very outgoing. She happily dragged Cole to the stage.Blushing, Cole felt embarrassed.As soon as they got on stage, Phoebe told Albert, "We're not a married couple. We're dating."Albert liked her cheerful attitude. He laughed as he continued, "Alright, even better. Let me fin
Phoebe and Cole were already sure of their victory.The married couple was still struggling.Mila nervously asked, "What's the punishment?"Albert replied, "For the couple in the last place, they have to kiss."Mila panicked. She had to kiss Nathan in front of so many people?It was unacceptable!Wanting to try again, she quickly placed her hands on Nathan's neck."Hurry, let me try. I can do it."How was this a punishment? It was clearly a reward.Nathan shook his head and said seriously, "I give up. I'll accept the punishment."Mila frowned as she puffed her cheeks. She shyly said, "Don't, there are so many people here."Nathan leaned close to her. His intense gaze was fixed on her, and he said, "You have to get used to it. So you won't be nervous at our wedding in the future."Mila pretended to be angry as she murmured, "When did I promise to hold a wedding ceremony with you?"Nathan was stunned. He was a bit nervous as he responded, "You're already my wife. If I wasn't
"Everyone else, please step back," Albert said.What kind of messed-up order was this?Cole and Phoebe accompanied Mila off the stage.Then, the music started. Yale went up from one end of the corridor while Fenna walked up to the stage. There was no sense of ritual at all.Lillian was furious as she watched the chaotic entrance ceremony on the stage. She was embarrassed. She didn't know whether to start over or wait on stage.Ever since she stepped onto the stage and scolded Albert, her wedding had turned into a joke.With a forced smile, Yale walked onto the stage. He took Lillian's hand and comforted her, "Lillian, it's okay. As long as we're together, it doesn't matter who's the best man or maid of honor."The wedding is not important either. What's more important is you." Hearing his words, Lillian calmed down. She finally smiled.Nathan stood behind the groom, while Fenna stood behind the bride.Fenna was still expecting some other interaction with Nathan, but Albert
This was the most annoying maid of honor in Norvania's history, without a doubt.Nathan couldn't wait to step off the stage. Instead of returning to his seat, he left the banquet hall alone. No one knew where he was going or why he left in such a hurry.Just as everyone was curious, the wedding resumed its original order.The wedding reception followed. The bride and groom shared their love story, cutting the cake and making toast.Yale absentmindedly stared at the white handkerchief in his hand. He took off his ring and removed the needle then tossed it to the ground.He stared at the white handkerchief with a sinister look on his face. After a while, he finally returned to his senses and began to feel nervous. He took out his phone and urgently dialed a number while walking backstage."Yale, where are you going?" Lillian asked. Yale forced a smile and said, "I need to use the restroom. I'll be right back."The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, with only the bride and the
Mila entered Cole's car and arrived at the scene of the accident, located on the overpass just over ten minutes away from the wedding venue.Below them flowed a river, its depths concealed from view.The recovery vessel had already hoisted the car from the water. Meanwhile, the divers continued their search for Nathan beneath the surface.Traffic police were busy with their duties, questioning witnesses and examining surveillance footage.Mila stood silently beside the railing, clutching it tightly, her hands sweaty. The pain in her heart dulled her senses, leaving her feeling hollow.It felt as if she had forgotten the very rhythm of her breath, as though time itself had halted in its tracks.Amidst the eerie silence, with no signs of life in sight, her mind echoed with emptiness, her legs quivering and feeble, sustained solely by sheer determination.Despite the turmoil in her heart and the tears welling in her eyes, Mila resisted the urge to cry.As long as Nathan's body had
Despite Phoebe's tearful pleas, Mila remained indifferent to her own needs. With Nathan still missing, she lacked the motivation to wake up.She reclined once more and shut her eyes, softly saying, "Phoebe, I'm okay. I just want to rest a little longer. Wake me up when Nate returns.""Mila…" Phoebe broke into tears, alarmed by Mila's condition. This was a side of Mila she had never witnessed before.Previously, Mila would readily shed tears over the slightest grievances, her heart easily swayed by sadness. But in the face of Nathan's accident, she remained strangely composed.Instead of being consumed by tears and hopelessness, Mila slept soundly, almost as if untouched by the tragedy.Nonetheless, her deep slumber seemed to signify more than mere exhaustion—it hinted at a profound resignation toward life itself.Witnessing this version of Mila filled Phoebe with an even greater sense of dread.As news of Nathan's accident reached Zach, he immediately mobilized search teams to s
At that moment, Cole burst into the room. His face was pale, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he struggled to catch his breath.His voice trembled as he conveyed the news, "Mr… Mr. Hoffis Senior… they've discovered… a body that surfaced… it's in a terrible state. The forensic team needs the Morrisons to come and identify it."Florence's face drained of color at his words, her legs giving way beneath her as she collapsed. Despite the shock and grief, Gary sprang into action, swiftly moving to catch her before she hit the ground.Witnessing the scene, Cole rushed to assist as well.Zach's body trembled slightly as he approached the bedside. Leaning in beside Mila, he gently clasped her cold hand, urging, "Wanda, wake up. Nate's been found."At the mention of Nate, Mila's tired eyes fluttered open, meeting Zach's gaze calmly.His expression was solemn, tears shimmering in his eyes."Grandpa, what's the matter? Why are you crying?" Mila's voice quivered with worry.Touched
Phoebe persisted, her tone urgent as she spoke, "Mila, there's an update from General Morrison. He's reached out personally. You need to wake up right away."Slowly, Mila opened her eyes, blinking wearily. Upon spotting Cole in front of her, she shut them again, muttering to herself, "It's Cole, not Nate."Taking a deep breath, Cole nervously relayed, "Mrs. Morrison, General Morrison sent me a message. He's in danger and is counting on us to rescue him."Mila opened her eyes once more, reaching out to grasp Phoebe's hand. Despite her weakened state, she attempted to sit up. "Phoebe, could you give me a hand?" she murmured.Phoebe's excitement surged as she promptly offered her support, assisting Mila in sitting up.Mila stretched her hand toward Cole, questioning, "Where's Nate's message?"Cole rushed to grab his phone, accessing the messages programmed by the coder, then promptly passed it to Mila.Mila stared at Nathan's number, then shifted her gaze to the message he had sent