behind her rented house. Her navy

ot on without saying much, only saying, "Gr

ing a necklace box, a gift from Adrian many years ago. The woman's heart was in turmoil.

traveling, the motorcycle sh

the tire is flat," said the dri

king. "But I have to get there

at most half an hour. Or do

sed by. Other online motorcycle taxis were also hard to find because the signal in the alley was weak. He tried to

ht back. Her eyes

not now," sh

ones that still looked "appropriate," kept getting stuck in the potholed sidewalk

ad taken fiv

too fast hit her from the side. Her body fell onto the hot a

the driver said in a panic, then

a little at the bottom. Dust and road stains stuck to it. Her hands

ed by. Not a sin

wanted to give up. How

ven if it's just t

The driver looked at her doubtfully, seeing Nadine's disheveled appearance. But

d Aurelia, s

er final

r was shiny, the fountain was dancing in the middle of the circular garden, and a row of luxu

th dirt and torn on one side. The wound on her knee had dried, but still stung when moved. Her right hand tightly held a smal

magnificent hotel

gthen me," he

still warm from sweat and wounds. Classical music played softly from the grand piano in the corne

And Nadine... looked like

oman even held her breath and whispered to he

ar. She walked steadily to

oice was soft. "Evel

en smiled thinly. "3rd floor, Aurelia Ballroom. But..

s face

... fi

.. if you still want to go up, please g

wards the elevator. Every step she took felt heavy. As if

hone on her face from above, reflecting the shadows o

r ears. The magnificent ballroom was full of light and luxury. The ceiling was decorated with crystals. White tablecloths

velyn looked stunning in a luxurious ivory white wedding dress, wh

rfect couple. A

il.

steps were slow. But en

sneered. Some laughed sarcastically, covering their mouths.

ugh her knees were shaking. Her gaze quickly swept the room, looking

pot of white lilies. The place was not bright, even a bit dim, because the chandelier di

ecent place for me," th

ed. Her dress dragged the floor, making a soft scraping sound. She pulled the c

ng Adrian's hand. The guests were joking while raising their wine glasses.

But when Nadine just kept quiet, lowered her head, and didn't

e food, ma'am?" he asked politely

y. "Anything... as

es, fresh salad, and a small slice of quiche was placed

I've even had to scavenge through the

ankly. Her stomach was hungr

ling hands, she spooned

uched. The aroma had already tickled her nose. Her sense of smel

mouth when the sound of stiletto heels echoed

e closer, before finally stopping

at, but loud enough to make the nearby tables

er eyes widened, st

flowing lace train, hair in an elegant bun, and perfect makeup. Howe

velyn continued in a sharper