Chapter 21. Uninvited Guests

In a luxurious gown designed by a renowned designer, Aleah walked gracefully down the altar, with Samuel waiting in front of her, his eyes filled with emotion.

Occasionally, Samuel wiped away his tears as Aleah walked towards him. “You’re so beautiful, Aleah,” Samuel murmured. He looked at Aleah with an adoring gaze, as if he was mesmerized by the beauty of Aleah, who would soon become his wife. He took her hand and they both went to the priest to begin their wedding vows.

“Focus, Samuel,” Aleah replied calmly, although her heart was already racing, and her face had turned hot from blushing at Samuel’s compliments.

With hearts pounding, they both listened intently as the priest married them.

In that instant, Aleah shed tears of emotion as Samuel took her hand and said the wedding vows. As the man’s shady eyes gazed lovingly at her, Aleah felt all the mixed emotions fill her chest cavity. Joy, sadness, happiness, and disbelief all came together.

“I take