Chapter 32. Married to Laurence

The next morning, they pampered a totally exhausted Serenity with a relaxing beauty bath before getting her ready for her wedding. She closed her eyes and allowed Kathy to do as she pleased with her, not interested in seeing how she looked. Dreams that she shared with Alexander regarding their perfect wedding day played in her mind and fresh tears pooled in her eyes.

“Don’t cry, dear. You can always come and stay with your parents. I’m about to do your makeup and you’ll ruin it.” Kathy wiped her tears lovingly, just when her mom came into the room and looked at her with concern. She hugged her to her chest.

“Every woman gets married and lives with her husband, sweetie. It’s nature’s way. You can always come home to us, visit us, but we’ll be happy to know that you’re happy with your husband.”

Serenity nodded, not wanting to correct anyone about the real reason behind her breakdown. She wiped her tears and washed her face and sat patiently for Kathy to apply the make