Chapter 141. Talk

LENA

Jake and I attended the party at Dean's mansion. Meters before reaching the house, there was wedding-related decoration. The house was filled with blinding lights. The black-and-white color scheme dominated the exterior. Carla went all out preparing for the wedding. My wedding didn't have half of what they had.

"What are you thinking?" Jake asked beside me. He took my hand, and I smiled to reassure him.

"Things... I don't know. I'm a bit overwhelmed, Jake. I've realized how much my life has changed, and I can't believe it. Do you realize I'm about to celebrate your brother's wedding and the woman who tried to kill both of us?"

"My family has always had its dysfunctional issues. But I admit that the past year has surprised me more than the previous ones. I never thought I'd have such a crazy sister-in-law like Carla. When I saw you, I knew you were a bit crazy, but she has outdone you,&