Chapter 104. The Final Card

Anna struggled to calm herself, but she couldn’t stop the choked sobs from escaping her throat. She looked up at Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Lauren, her red, tear-filled eyes brimming with emotions she couldn’t put into words. After a moment of silence, she spoke, her voice still trembling with emotion, “I… I’m not that young anymore, Mom.”

Anna’s words made Mrs. Lauren furrow her brow. She gently took Anna’s hand, her gaze filled with concern. “Anna, what are you talking about? You’re still young, and you have your whole life ahead of you.”

Anna shook her head as tears began to fall again. Her voice was tight with emotion, “But, Mom, I’m not young anymore. How long have I been with Ricard? I can’t even remember. But every time I bring up the wedding, he finds a way to avoid it. Mom, I’ve really been looking forward to that day, but the more time passes, the more I fear… I fear that it might never come.”

Mr. Thomas sat quietly, listening, his expression growing more seriou