Chapter: 848
“No, only Ursula and Zara stopped by to see me.”
Kathy fixed Ursula with a pointed stare. "Well, that narrows it down to either Ursula or Zara!"
“Kathy, you're accusing without evidence!"
Ursula unleashed a torrent of harsh words in front of her children, leaving Kathy speechless.
In the end, under Madeline's mediation, Kathy retrieved the ring box from Lucian's pocket.
Lucian hid behind his mother, muttering, "I just thought it was pretty and wanted to give it to Mom."
He showed no concern for the distress he had caused Kathy and Madeline. His earlier endearing demeanor was merely a ploy to lower the adults’ guard.
Madeline's expression hardened as she escorted Ursula and her children out, nursing resentment.
Not everyone in the family had her best interests at heart.
As the ceremony commenced, the emcee delivered blessings from the stage. A messenger arrived to summon the bride for her grand entrance.
Madeline took a deep breath, poised at the ornate doors, awaiting their opening.
“Let us all cast our eyes backward and extend a warm welcome to the radiant bride."
As the emcee spoke, everyone turned their attention towards the grand door.
Carved with intricate patterns, the Luxurious door slowly swung open, revealing two bridesmaids poised at the entrance. Bathed in soft yellow light, the beautiful bride, Madeline, stood at the threshold, drawing everyone in like a magnet.
Madeline's appearance was undeniably breathtaking. Clad in pristine white, her wedding gown served only to enhance her natural beauty, capturing the admiration of all in attendance.
As gasps of awe resonated, Madeline's smile radiated like the diamonds adorning her gown. With dignity, she traversed the red carpet strewn with flower petals.
At the end of the aisle stood Derek, clad in a white suit, his gaze fixed in astonishment upon Madeline's approach.
While many admired the spectacle of the handsome groom and the beautiful bride, Susanna's expression twisted in disdain. To her, Derek was a douche, and Madeline was a bitch. She glanced at the message from Joanna, then at the impassive Norah, before responding with a downturned gaze.
Joanna's message read, “Are you attending that douche's wedding with Norah? Let me know if it's entertaining! If not for my wheelchair, I'd have joined you!"
Both Joanna and Alice expressed a desire to attend, but Norah ruthlessly quashed their plans. She deemed Susanna's presence sufficient and firmly denied any suggestion that she believed Joanna and Alice were detrimental to her objectives.
Susanna replied, "No problem. The ceremony is commencing. About to exchange their vows."
Taking Madeline's hand from Coen, Derek asserted firmly, “I will cherish Madeline and care for her deeply. My commitment to her is unwavering until death."
Coen's eyes welled with emotion. His beloved daughter was finally getting married. Despite having attended two previous weddings of his daughters, his heart was still stirred with mixed feelings at this moment .
He nodded, descended from the stage, and locked eyes with Norah seated nearby. Anger gripped him.