Chapter 45

Assisted by Peni, Chloe put on the clothes that her mother-in-law had prepared. Three large paper bags contained dresses she had tried on, but there were some details that Mama Agatha felt needed fixing and needed fixing. There were also shoes with their accessories. Everything Chloe required to attend the party that would take place in three hours was fulfilled. Deep down, Chloe was reluctant to participate in the party that she could remember from year to year how it would go on until late at night.

She had to smile, keep up with Leonel's pace, and talk to many people whom Chloe didn't know much about but tried hard to warm up to. And she struggled to breathe because of Leonel's sudden romantic gestures. She didn't want this festive party night to end just like that.

Chloe's dream was simple: for Leonel to acknowledge her presence. Treat her as a worthy wife, not just a status to be brought out when needed. What was she to him anyway? But she didn't dare voice it earli