Resting her hands on the ss, Ste broke down.


    “Why? Today was our wedding day.


    We’ve been nning it for so long, looking forward to it.


    We didn’t need it to be perfect.


    We just wanted to make some beautiful memories… If I had known something like this would happen, I would have rather not had the wedding at all.


    ”


    “It wasn’t your fault, Ste.


    ” Tears streamed down Miley’s face as sheforted Ste, “Matthew will be fine.


    He made a promise at the wedding and assured your grandpa he’d always look after you.


    He’s going to wake up.


    Don’t lose hope.


    ”


    Fernando and Neville arrived after sorting out the aftermath.


    Seeing the despair in Ste’s eyes, they chose to remain quiet, standing by her side in silence.


    Ste wept for a long time.


    Once she regained herposure, she looked up at Fernando and asked, “How’s everything going?”


    Fernando observed her for a moment, noting her newfound calmness.


    He replied, “We’ve managed to calm the guests, but the news spread fast online.


    We’re doing everything we can to contain it.


    ”


    At that moment, public opinion was the least of Ste’s concerns.


    Her thoughts were consumed by the person responsible for Matthew’s condition.


    Remembering Benny’s smug and scornful expression filled her with intense hatred.


    And the one who had helped Benny cover his tracks was none other than her close friend.


    When she recalled the strange phone call from Flossie before the wedding, everything suddenly made sense.


    Filled with disappointment and anger, she demanded, “Where is Flossie?”


    Flossie sat in the car, lost in thought, her mind a whirlwind of chaos.


    The events of the wedding reyed in her head, and the look of disappointment in Ste’s eyes was suffocating her.


    Her teeth chattered without her realizing it.


    She had nned to introduce Benny formally to everyone after the wedding.


    Now, however, it seemed Like all her ns were just wishful thinking.


    Benny understood that today’s events had hit Flossie hard.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    He chose not to disturb her, giving her space to think things through quietly.


    The three of them rode in silence the entire way.


    When the car stopped in front of the apartment building, Flossie still hadn’t snapped out of it.


    After saying goodbye to Edmund, Benny moved to carry Flossie upstairs.


    But the moment he touched her, she jerked away as if shocked.


    She looked at Benny with a wary expression and said hoarsely, “Don’t touch me!”


    Her voice carried a strong note of repulsion.


    Benny’s hands paused in midair.


    The warm yellow light in the car illuminated his face, casting no warmth.


    Edmund attempted to soothe Flossie, saying, “Why don’t you go home with Benny first…”