Chapter 23: Wedding

SERENA’S POV

I put the wedding ring back inside the drawer, hiding it as if it was something I did not want to see ever again. I used to look at it with admiration when Gray and I got married, as it symbolized that we were one in our marriage. But now, I could not bring myself to stare at it without feeling the clench in my heart.

“A million dollars was wasted to symbolize cruel love,” I whispered to myself, shaking my head. I shut my eyes firmly and did not let another lone tear escape from it.

The darkness in my vision started to have images, as it gradually played a few memories that I had been keeping for years now.

FLASHBACK — Almost 6 years ago

“After this big day, you can build a family of your own. You can have your complete and happy family, my princess,” my dad told me as we watched the guests get entertained by the wedding host.

He was beside me as he held a wine glass, but I doubt he was drinking at all. My father was never a drinker.

“Do you think Gray will like me, Dad