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re both men and women adorned themselves extravagantly, not only to display their wealth but also to vie for the spotlight. The idea was to be the most captivating presence in the r

ant arrangement. Her words were both reassuring and affectionate as she held my hands. "You

urning her smile, a mixture of gr

cort, arrived to accompany me to the front door. We stood there, waiti

ifference, his voice devoid of any discernible emotion. It was evident that he couldn't wait to be rid of me, and his detachment was palpable. I avoi

rely at my father, unapologetically expressing his stance on the situation. The intensity of hi

with a hushed yet urgent hiss, imploring Miles to restrain himself. Sh

ty. The frigid air seemed to mirror his mood, as I could see his breath crystallising in the cold. His demand to me was clear, delivered with a menacing

My mother was there to assist me, ensuring that my dress didn't get crumpled

my mother, his impatie

aring. It was a pointed remark, one that underlined the fact that I would have been perfectly content donning sw

words dripped with venom as he scolded me, clearly aiming to establish his dominance. The mere thought of living up to his expectations sent chills racing down my spine, and I avoide

commanding tone carried a menacing undertone. The pain from his strong grip on my chin made it challenging to speak, but I man

she folded her arms across her chest. She disregarded him and continued speaking: "You're bringing her into another man's life; the least you could do is leave her with

sture. I remained in silent contemplation, my nerves nearly overwhelming me. The scrutiny

massive hall due to the dropping temperature, where people were gathering s

tely!" My father gripped the rim of my s

..." I voice

." He hissed into my ear so that no one else could hear, making shivers ru

I keep my

, and some were just staring at me. D

being part of the biggest mafia in the wo

tare at me because they're afraid; they stare at you simply because you are beautiful yet powerful, like a rose

ing to look on the bright side, when sudden