Chapter 16
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ting at her resplendent reflection in the mirane, anti terting a sense of unreality
ted to marry a pram in petative state, anecipsed to a lifetime as a caretaker. Yet fate hat player
bet very fast day at the Sindale estate, Chaltigher bad awakened||
(tingly been standing beide his bed, binking down at the man
dirmant for years. This features seven striking, with my lehes
pating shadows stoin his pale tave, pewchil, as a jeatian ||
she had suhed, thinking that if he weirnct confined to this a
he world likely be spore a remarkable man
She retreated a step in shock, watching as his eyes slowly opened, dark irises forming directly on her |
In that mo
moment of rye contact, she was so stated her voler trembled. “To doctori dies awaker|
Tyrtything that followed seemed in happen in fast forward||
The Sindian houschikterupted in joyful cham, doctors rushing should have remained comatose gradually repained awareness
edhe Good frozen in Quemmer, watching at the m
The mansion descended to beautiful pandemonium–medical staff, servants, and Sinclair family elder all runverging at
After confirming Christnjder’s miraculous trouvity, her fair: “Ariana, you’re our family’s blessing]]
opher’s mother Dena Sindair fell to her knees, clasping Artanars han
Later, Christopher requested to see her. She entered has room expecting to discuss the cancellation of their arrangement|||
After all, thir Reeves family had always been teaching alive their station in connecting with the Sinclairs. Now that he was awake, surely the marriage world
Before she could speak, however, he asked: “Do you know why the Sarlate family agreed to this marriage, Miss Lawtentei
the shook her head, puzzled by his use of her mother’s maiden name ||
with the Reeves family.” Christopher’s voice was soft but distinct. We made the promise to the Lawtences.“||
The Lawrences–her mother’s family!
Your mother and mune were best friends,” be explained, watching her fremliling eyelashes. “They made a part that if they had children, they would unite our
families through marriage?
Ariamas that tightened with emotion.||
“After your mother passed away, when your life in the Herves household became difficult, Christopher slowly set up, “The Lowenners wanted to bating you into dir home, but your father refused to lease you. When he finally proposed this mariage alliance, tie Lawrences saw it as an opportunity to free you from that household. So you see, Miss Kreves, whether I remained in a comma ne replied concours, I would never have married your half uter–only you.“||
The been asleep too long and seed time to readjust to the leasiness world.” Christopher subledy ed. “But I promise you, I’m quite capable, I will protect you fur the rest of your life, as will the entire stair family. From today forward, spend whatever you wish, du whatever makes you happy
He posted, his voice softening: “We may not have ferlings for each other yet, but we Build something after marriage, baking it slowly, Would you be willing to try?
În that moment. Ariana found hersell nodding without fully understanding why||
The dressing room door spened, interrupting her reminiscence)
Ariana turned to the present, discovering Christopher standing behind her!
He cut as impressive figure in his perfectly tailored black tuxedo, the broad shouldered, narrow waisted silhouette filling out the formal wear impeccably
The beat to place a kiss on the nape of her neck, his warm borati truding shivers across her skin ||
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hand, interfacing their fier–111 hold your hand their te
term, and dry, oddly comforting in a way she hadn’t expected.
10am
At they stood wa
she had imagined her wedding countini times–wearing a pristine white gown.
A sharp pain
| Carmich her heart. She took a deep breath, Borribly erasing
“Best” Cherased softly
Added ang his state
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The wedding such began as the doors sly opened
Hundreds of eyes tomed toward them, and Anana instinctively tightened her grip on Christopher’s hand
“Dont be afraid,” he whispered in her ear. Tm right here
Whapen followed them down the aisle;
perfect match
“Mrs. Sundar as stunning–they say she was the one who woke him from his ma
The Sinclair have found themselves a lucky charm. “I
From the moment the aed in South Bay, the entire Sinclair family had treated her with exceptional kindness. There had been no condescension, nomre,
not even a single unland word.
even the wedding guests seemed to be celebrating her, with no one menning the Reeves fami
Christopher had clearly arranged everything meticulously
A warmth spread through her chest at the realization
When they reached the exchange of rings, the officiant smiled as he asked: “Christopher Sinclair, do you take And Reeves to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health ̈ ̄|
“Christopher awered without hesitation.
“Ariana e do you take
“the do NOT
The ballroom doors crashed open, revealing a tall figure alhouned against the bright light behind him
Amans froze, slowly turning around
Ertrod is the
Dominier
e doorway, his suit disheveled, strands of hard with sweat against his forehead.||
His chest heaved as if he in all the way there
“Ari…” has voice was hoarse beyond recognition. “Don’t marry him.“]
