SECOND CHANCE BRIDE

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f hope and excitement, although inside me, the feeling was a little more complicated. I wore a white wedding dress that wrapped around my body, giving a graceful

obligation. We both knew that. Yet, in my little heart, there

led with a firmness that always made him look unflappable. There wasn't the slightest hint o

im, and although he didn't say anything, his gaze gave me a strange feeling of security, even though I knew this

eaning. I could feel the weight of this moment, not just for me, but also for our family. This wa

ing forward. I married Darius for reasons far greater than just love, but I knew this was an inevitable step. I had to

us. A large and magnificent mansion located outside the city, far away from the hu

ar with. Darius just gave me a faint smile and showed me around the mansion, pointing out th

d behave. Darius seemed calm and understanding of our respective roles, yet I felt an unspoken distance betw

sion to welcome me as a new member. I knew it was a moment of hope and happiness, but there

although no one had really explained it. Galen was a charismatic man, with undeniable cha

's parents, and several other family members were present. The atmosphere should have been full of warmth, but there was an unspoken

ded family, Galen finally spoke in a loud, firm voice. "S

here instantly became silent. I held my breath

with a flat face, but I could

arius replied in an a

o know. This... all happened so fast. You and Laura, married without f

but I could see a frown on his forehead. "This is no

oing, but I'm not so sure about Laura. This isn't j

inner table looked at each other, but no one dared to speak. My

lm the escalating situation. "I married Darius because

I don't care about your reasons, Laura. All I know is

the air. I could feel Darius's body stiffen beside me, yet he said nothing. I knew t