Chapter 4

“The bride’s changed, and I’m still wearing the same dress. Isn’t that ironic?”

“Don’t get me wrong. You had an accident on the way and couldn’t make it, so I asked Selena to handle the formalities.”

“Not only would you have missed the auspicious time, but it wouldn’t look right with so many friends and family waiting.”

I nodded. “I understand.”

Miller’s mother and Jenna Linwood arrived. “Hey, sister-in-law, what are you wearing? Men’s clothes?”

“Lydia, isn’t that what Mom’s saying? Just because Jason didn’t let you ride first, you deliberately skipped the wedding to embarrass him.”

“You’re naive! If Selena hadn’t stepped in, the whole family would have been humiliated. Don’t do that again! Even if Jason dotes on you, I won’t tolerate you!”

“Didn’t you tell Auntie I was in a car accident? The car that hit me was driven by Selena’s best friend. She’s been detained by police for deliberately hitting us and will face criminal charges.”

Selena looked flustered, and Jason quickly defended her. “What do you mean by Selena’s best friend? You make it sound like Selena asked her friend to hit you.”

“Is that true?”

“Impossible! I know Selena. She’s kind and gentle, with no hidden motives. How could she ask her friend to crash into your car?”

Selena’s eyes filled with tears. “Mr. Miller, thank you for trusting me. Otherwise, even if I jumped into the Yellow River, I couldn’t clear my name.”

“Don’t be afraid. Some people just like to bite the dog!”

“Jason, are you calling me a dog?”

“I just want you to see that Selena helped you today! You should thank her, not slander her!”

“Hurry and apologize to her. I was planning a wedding for you, but if you don’t apologize, there won’t be one!”

I scoffed. “If you won’t do it, someone else will. Right, husband?”

Charles playfully slapped my forehead. I kissed his head gently. “Of course.”

Jason blinked, shocked. “What did you call him?”

“Husband. He’s my husband—legally.”

“Thank you for not marrying me. I’m Mrs. Nolan now.”