Twice a Bride

fixed out the window, watching the world she had known shrink away. The lavish wedding had come and gone, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was no lon

adn't said a word to her since the ceremony. She couldn't decide whether his silence was a blessing or a curse. On one hand, it meant she didn't have to face the awkwardness

wn on her. What kind of marriage would this be? One of obligat

rius's phone. The assistant, who had been driving in front, a

cing briefly at the rearview mirror. "I understan

he name before. But judging from the serious tone in Darius'

nd. His brow furrowed in hesitation, and he glanced quickly at Ethan,

sation, and his posture stiffened slightly. His

oice firm, "Hand me the

he plan. Darius had been hoping that Ethan would take the day off from business. After all, it was his wedding day, a

rolled as he spoke into the phone, the faintest hin

really happening, she thought. On our wedd

on the road, but even he couldn't fully hide his s

t to the idea of being married, let alone being married to a man who seem

. "I understand the details. Let's meet in an hour. I'll send my driver to pick you up." He

sband, had just agreed to meet with a business partner, leaving her beh

lly asked, her voice filled with

o require an answer. He handed the phone back to Darius, who quickly resu

n edge that suggested he wasn't in the mood for a confrontation. "Amelia, yo

ade up his mind, and nothing she said would change it. I should have known, she thought bitterly.

iew mirror. It was clear he didn't approve of Ethan's decision either, bu

he road. She couldn't help but feel a wave of bitterness wash over her. I'm his wife, she thought. And