Chapter 56

Alessa’s jaw almost dropped when she saw the garden. This morning, she didn’t know that this was the outcome of preparing them. There were carpets spread on the lawn and sofas of various designs. There were gold ornaments and lit candles. There were also couches that could be seated on the sides. There were also fairy lights that served as light and added a good ambiance to the place.

“Elijah!” said Felicity.

Alessa turned to where Fel pointed and saw Elijah. He was also in formal attire. The inner color was white and the pants and suit were navy blues. It seemed to make him laugh, so she smiled and shook her head.

His astonishment towards Alessa could be read on his face, especially in his eyes, which was why his cousins and parents cheered him on.

“Thanks,” he said to his female cousins, who had just greeted him. He faced her. “Wow!”

She gently hit his arm. “Wow, what!?”

He laughed, then extended his hand in front of her. “Let’s go?”

Aless