Chapter 5 Restlessness

Time flew by, and the day of the wedding soon drew near.

Both families continued remaining silent in the face of all the rumors between Zack and Lucille. No matter how much some malicious parties tried to spread the gossip, both the Xanders’ and Lingards’ reactions, or lack thereof, appeared to be the best answer.

Michaela no longer received any more news from that mysterious figure since that phone call which ended on a sour note.

The unknown person was so secretive that had that number not remained in her call history, Michaela would have thought everything had been just a dream.

The day before the wedding came in a blink of an eye.

 

Lucille dragged a sleepy Michaela out for a spa first thing in the morning, insisting that the latter was going to be the most beautiful bride in the world the next day.

to disappoint Lucille, Michaela agreed despite having dark

 

mysterious figure’s words

what she wanted. I haven’t even had a chance to explore the

enjoyable. She had also lost a lot of weight

become more

no response. It wasn’t until a beautician gently prompted Michaela that the latter snapped back to reality. “What did you just say, Lucille?” she

been really off about you these days, Michaela! You don’t actually have gamophobia, do you?” asked Lucille with concern while lying on the

Michaela responded sheepishly as though her mind had been read. But just

either!” the other woman said mischievously. “I mean, let’s not even talk about the Xander family’s power. Zack is so charming, and he likes you so much. Even Mrs. Xander adores you, so you won’t have to deal with a nasty mother-in-law when you get married. What are you even worried about, anyway? You should’ve

fell silent

and handsome. Besides, he and his parents treat me like a princess. Who knows how many other women want but can’t have the life I’m about

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