the hideous scar that marred her face. Gasps of shock es

to be so repulsive!" mu

m the wedding. If he sleeps on the same bed a

d-looking beggar than a mon

shielded from the harsh words. With graceful poise, she fo

expecting her to pound on the door in hyster

gs with an air of detachment. Her eyes caught sight of a cleaning cart nea

inquired, "Excuse me, do y

ved his lighter and offered

previously impassive expression on her face

tagnant pool had suddenly burst to li

white bed sheet. As the waiter let out a muffled cry of alar

the smoke alarm, which in turn set of

ted, dousing everything within. A scream and a hoa

inging to his forehead, revealing the urge

't help but feel a tinge of surprise. Two questions lingered in

that was really quick. Perhap

mpathy in her eyes, Eli

of hair clinging to his forehead, he inquir

nesty and confessed, "Yes. Now that you're dressed impeccably, kindly proceed

as mundane as discus

pated such a reaction from his soon-to-be wife upon dis

Elijah's mouth as he gazed at the disfigured woman

edged that he was

dark hair nonchalantly swept back exuded a roguish and untamed all

ed him forward, stating, "We must proceed with

ant smile, and added, "Oh, by the way, my hus

on her face to contort, making her appear even more unsight

one experiencing emba

wouldn't rest until she found a way to make them suffer. Elij

dy that resonated deep within Elijah's heart. It stirr

oice was, Elijah couldn't muster any de

asp. However, before he could act upon that impulse, his eyes ca

e to the rose-shaped birthm

s eyes, yearning for a closer look. But Kaylee swiftly ad

meanor, Kaylee maintained her hold on his

where Kaylee finally released his hand a

es. His typically carefree countenance ha

curiosity, Elijah be

us conclude the proceedings swiftly," she said, her voice cutting th