“Thank you… Hady.”
The moment I called him by the nickname only our family used, I saw a fleeting, almost imperceptible smile in his eyes.
In these past few days, I’ve felt the warmth of family. The world of the wealthy didn’t seem as calculating as I had imagined.
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As the wedding date approached, I found myself busier and busier.
During this time, my brother, who always wore a stoic expression, secretly visited countless hospitals and consulted numerous
doctors.
He even secretly swapped the household’s recipe book, ensuring each day was filled with various healthy meals.
Finally, the heavy cast on my hand was removed and replaced with a lighter splint.
When Timothy and Christopher returned home, they found the letter and bank card I’d left behind.
“Looks like she really thinks she’s all grown up!” Timothy’s face darkened, his teeth clenched as he muttered under his breath.
Christopher, looking grim, dialed my number using the house phone.
“Helena, can you stop with the runaway act? It’s enough. Bella’s forgiven you, so hurry up and come back. Otherwise, you can
forget about this marriage-”
“Christopher, we’re done.”
I interrupted him and hung up the phone, yanking the SIM card out and tossing it out the window.
When I returned home, I found my parents sitting on the couch. They looked up at me as I walked in.
The room was filled with luxurious jewelry from the Sanford family.
“Lena, are you ready?” Dominic asked after a moment of thought. “If you’re not mentally prepared, we can always postpone.”
“Dad, Mom, I’ve made up my mind.”
With that, Beatrice and Dominic took me to the Sanford family’s residence. For some reason, my heart kept tightening with
nerves.
The Sanford family was one of the top four families in the capital, and the man I was about to marry was their heir.
Amelia Lancaster, the Sanford family’s matriarch, was already waiting by the door when we arrived.
When she saw me, there was a hint of warmth in her eyes.
“So, this is Lena. We finally meet.” she said. “I’ve been telling Beatrice for years to have a daughter, and I’ve finally got you here.”
“Jake’s one lucky guy, getting you!”
I couldn’t help but feel a little nervous, yet, I still hadn’t seen my fiance even once. He had only sent the butler to take my
documents.
When the marriage certificate was handed to me, I still felt a sense of dreamlike disbelief.
“Jake’s busy overseas with work,” Amelia explained. Then, she carefully placed a bracelet on my wrist. “This signifies the identity
of the lady of the Sanford family.”
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“Mrs. Sanford, this is too much…”
“What’s this ‘Mrs. Sanford‘ business? I’m your godmother! Your mom and I have been best friends for years. Besides, you’re the
bride Jake’s been waiting for.”
The Sanford family’s patriarch, Nathan Sanford, smiled kindly at me. “Jake picked out a few things for you. I’ll have the butler
bring them to your residence later. The house for you and Jake to live in after the wedding is ready too. Hayden can take you to see it, and if you need anything, just let us know.”
The Sanford family didn’t carry any air about being one of the capital’s elite. They treated me with the same warmth and kindness as any loving elder.
In both the Kingsley and Sanford families, I felt enough respect and love to last a lifetime.
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