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e last time and couldn't believe how spectacular she looked. The dress seemed custom-made, with an im

y had enough to live on; the wedding was improvised, without luxury or plans. Still, he had pro

he looked at her reflection again and thought that this was the first time she had worn white...

rriage that was about to take place. It was rumored that Eduard, in addition to being a magnate, had immense po

us illness," Arabella assumed, as a shi

iness now depended on Eduard's financial support to stay afloat, and handing over his only daughter-the one from his first marriage-was not a decision that came easy to him. In

tirred inside him... but out of prid

ou ready?" he ask

ded in

l that had become disheveled. She had never felt affection for A

to your future husband. We don't want Eduar

nbothered, which only inc

away with that good-for-nothing Fernando, you put us through terrible embarrassment. Don't forget that now it's Eduard

She walked past them with her head held high and

as the wedding march began to play, Arabella walked expressionlessly, without hurry. She was n

ella couldn't hide her surprise. He was far from a horrendous or sick man; instead, he was stunningl

hen it was her turn, Arabella could barely articulate a few words. But th

: he had been the man who bought her pain

band and wife. You may kiss th

close, but instead of kissing her, he whisper

to have run away in