at

the looks directed at me seemed full of speculation, focusing mainly on my

However, Andrew had the sensitivity to sense my apprehension. With a simple glance in my

er, our hands intertwined, and Andrew greeted various people along the way. The way people treated him made it clear that their respect and

the party left me alone for a few moments amidst all those

approach and ask what everyone seemed to want to know. I decided it would be better to step away from th

ry to gather my thoughts. My peace, however, didn't last even a full minute as two women

man," one of them said. "I still don't under

with Andrew Smith?" the other woman commente

bout me. I abruptly opened the stall door, drawing the attention of the two women, who didn't e

hem, and I walked calmly to the elegant marble sink and w

and embarrassed because what they were

sor

one in the corridor, which o

tric

I found my ex-husband at that party, and now we wer

ct to see you

t out of there as quickly as possible. However, Edward prevented

" I asked, trying to contr

at that moment, Andrew approached u

ing for you

tone was gentle, but he soon realized who w

him but quickly recovered from the shock and exten

rd Ma

ing. Soon, a long-haired, straight-blonde woman with green eyes approached Edward and l

ed with an acidic tone, alternating his gaze betw

mpanied yourself," I re

than the famous French model Mila Durant, whom, by

idn't introduce h

yesterday afternoon when I interviewed your companion f

aking no effort to disguise her displeasu

ear?" she asked

d's response by approaching me

e go, Be

" I respond

ard's piercing gaze on my back, and I was certain that he, like the Frenc

friend he had to leave behind when he agreed to marry me and how he never opene

ite well, enjoying his life as a single, rich, and free man, having fun with the women he truly desired

side me toward one of the balconies, away from the other peo

that Edward could be here today, and it wouldn't be easy for me

railing as we both admired the night. "I tried to anticipate thi

oved me with his affection and concern to shield me

ted, avoiding eye contact. "I'm

readily