Chapter 7. Unveiled Desires I

Seraphina

Carter Mansion

The clock showed 12:56, and I strained to hear voices from the living room. I worried about being rejected. What if he doesn't like me, and my parents blame me? Questions rushed through my mind. What's he like? What's his name?

Oddly, despite the uncertainty, I started to smile. The idea of marriage intrigued me, and I imagined my life taking a new turn. A few minutes later, I heard my mother call, "Seraphina." Even though I knew it was an act, I embraced it. I grabbed the tray with teacups, took a deep breath, and went to the living room.

You can do it, Seraphina!

My heart pounded with each step. I kept my eyes down, avoiding eye contact. As I got closer, I could make out the figures in the room. My parents and my brother were on one sofa, while two men and a lady sat across from them. Though their faces were hidden, their clothes gave some hints. A man in a suit sat next to a lady in a purple suit, and