Astrid's marriage to you is null and void.

Mr Walton called severally and discovered Astrid had blocked his number. He didn't know where Astrid was or how to find her. Astrid must not spoil such a good deal, or else she would have to pay with her dear life.

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Andrew and Astrid came back from work and were shocked to find the house covered in decorations. Some furnitures were moved. Andrew understood what was going on because the decorations were bright and beautiful colors. He knew what his mother was planning to do, but he decided to keep quiet and wait for her to tell him to his face.

Mira was feeling proud when she put on her wedding dress. She saw her banners and flyers, which carried her name and address. "Having too much money has its advantages," she thought to herself. In just a day, they had prepared a lot of things for their wedding.

Mira didn't fail to update her story on every social media app she was on. Everyone on social media was talking and posting about their wedding. Their wedding was the talk of the town. All that was left for her to do was the pre-wedding photo shoot; then she would get her nails and lashes done and go for a spa skin treatment- she needed to be perfect for that day.

She was happy that the long-awaited day was finally here, and now Astrid would know that she really had no place in Mr Thompson's life. She couldn't wait to shove the wedding flyer in Astrid's face to show her that she won and Mr Thompson belonged to her.

Mrs Thompson had been so busy with phone calls, making arrangements, and luckily she was the one sponsoring the wedding.

Astrid came down to get a glass of milk so Andrew could fall asleep. Mira decided to seize that opportunity and tell her.

"Oh, you're here; that's good," Mira said. "I'm happily inviting you to our wedding." She placed the flyer on the table. "Look, it's going to be huge. Maybe Andrew didn't tell you because he didn't want you there. But as my one and only biological sister, who tried to steal my fiancé, the love of my life, I would like to see you there in tears," she added with a smile as she placed the flyer on the table and walked away.

Astrid picked up the flyer and knew something was odd. The house decorations, Mrs Lydia's absence, and everyone around who used to be around the house looked kind of busy, and the house was kind of scanty.

Astrid was furious after she read the flyer. "How could he?" she thought. "They were married. What exactly is going on?"

She left the kitchen and went to the study to confront Andrew.

"What exactly is going on?" she asked as she placed the flyer on Andrew's desk.

Andrew understood what she meant. He took a deep breath before trying to explain.

"I thought we got married legally in court. What does this mean? Are you getting married to both of us? Are you going to marry two sisters?" Astrid asked.

"We got married because of the baby. If you didn't want a child, you should have simply said so. I would undergo an abortion because giving birth to this child and letting Mira raise this child is the same thing as killing this child. I would rather be a single parent than let Mira raise my child," she said, stormed off, not giving Andrew a chance to say anything.

Andrew knew it was time to confront his mother regarding all the arrangements. He had told her countless times that he wasn't getting married to Mira, but she never took those words seriously.

He stood up and went to their bedroom, where he met Astrid packing her bags. He picked up the photocopy of their marriage certificate, knowing what his mother would do, and dragged Astrid out.

"Come with me," Andrew replied, holding her hand.

"Where am I going?" she asked.

"We need to fight for custody of this child, or else both of you will be dead meat," he replied, making Astrid confused.

They overheard his mother talking about the decorations of the hall. Andrew knocked calmly and opened the door.

Mrs. Thompson was forced to end the call because of their presence.

"What is it?" Mrs. Thompson asked furiously, feeling annoyed with their impromptu visit.

"Who is getting married?" Andrew asked rhetorically.

Mrs. Thompson simply stared at them before replying, "Well, Andrew Thompson and Mira Walton are getting married."

"I have told you so many times that I'm not getting married to Mira Walton. You probably don't believe the fact that I'm married, do you?" Andrew said, dropping the marriage certificate on the table for her to read.

Instead, Mrs. Thompson picked it up and tore it into pieces.

"This marriage is null and void," she said.

"Why?" Astrid asked, making Mrs. Thompson furious.

"Why is it null and void? What's the difference between Mira and me?" Astrid asked.

But Mrs. Thompson let out a dry laugh.

"Do you want to compare yourself with Mira Walton? Well, let me define something to you. I am a mother, and I want the best for Andrew. Mira has gone to a lot of events; she is more knowledgeable than you are on how most events work. Mira has met a lot of people in those events, gained a lot of favors, and helped your father's company. Mira is known by a lot of people in the business world, and she will gain more favors than you would."

"Regardless of that, Astrid Walton and I are already married. There is nothing you would do that would change it," Andrew said calmly.

Mrs. Thompson laughed.

"Astrid Walton is still engaged to the Smith, and you are still engaged to Mira Walton. You can't get married without breaking off your engagement, right? And how many people know about this dumb marriage of yours? The Smith don't know anything about it not to mention Astrid's father, who was the witness for this so-called marriage. How was it celebrated? Plus, I don't see any ring on your finger. Is that a marriage?"

Astrid felt devastated by hearing all those things. Everyone seemed to think Mira was better than her, and although Mrs. Thompson was right, they didn't have a proper wedding.

"Cancel the wedding " Andrew said calmly.

"What?" Mrs Thompson asked with a smile.

"I said cancel the wedding. " Mrs Thompson laughed before she spoke

"Look there's no care or affection between both of you and I'm turning old,I'll like to see you happily married. You can never know someone's true colors. Astrid here could be a sponge waiting for the right opportunity to suck you dry." Mrs Thompson said trying to change Andrews' mind

"Astrid is pregnant " Andrew dropped the bombshell and Mrs Thompson froze.