Chapter 15

A man who crossed the lawn to join them was as tall as Ian, but frailer, with hair darker than his. Judging by the blooming smile that lit up his face, his heart was much lighter than Eden right now.

 “Lucas!”

Ian held out his hand, and the man named Lucas hugged it excitedly.

“I'm glad to see you, " said the newcomer. “I did not have the opportunity to speak to you at the time of the funeral. Poor Ivan, I can't believe it! So young. It must not be easy for you now.”

“That, you can say... Eden, let me introduce my cousin, Mr. Lucas Anderson. -Lucas, this is Miss Eden Chase”.

Eden smiled at him and shook his hand in turn. She could easily see that the two men were not only relatives, but also friends. 

Eden wondered why Ian hadn't told his cousin that their marriage was imminent. 

The more relatives present at the ceremony, the more real this marriage would seem... But maybe Ian was afraid of her embarrassing him?

She discreetly