Chapter 5
The Logans were an old and powerful family in Seacrest City. More than half of Seacrest’s finance circle had been invited to the wedding of the Logans‘ only son.
Ever since I was a child, I loved clinging to Luke. No matter how fast he walked, as long as he turned his head, he would see me trailing after him. This time was no different. Luke had assumed that I was just throwing a temper tantrum and would come around eventually after my emotions had settled.
I had dreamed of the wedding for over six years, after all. He didn’t believe that I would miss it for the world. However, my car still hadn’t shown up at the hall’s entrance despite the seconds that ticked by. Luke’s anxiety continued to spike until it reached a breaking point.
He called his secretary. “Where are the people who were supposed to pick up Summer? The bride should be here by now!”
The secretary’s reply sent him into a full–blown panic attack. “Ms. Heathers isn’t home. The guards said that she left the house early in the morning.”
The sun was shining brightly overhead but Luke’s heart was chilled to the core as if buffeted by howling winds.
Riley’s tone was dripping with jealousy as she said, “Just wait a little while more. She wants to marry you so badly. She’ll probably show up here by herself. Not to mention she’s currently pregnant too.”
Luke knew how important he was in my heart. But after the distance I put between us in the days leading up to the wedding, he wasn’t feeling so confident anymore.
Riley stroked the freshly laundered wedding dress before taking Luke’s hand that had gone ice cold. “Luke, if Summer doesn’t show up, I’m willing to be your bride in her place.”
