The wedding day arrived, and the venue exuded glamour as Harrison Monroe welcomed dignitaries from far and wide. Rumours quickly circulated that Harrison was marrying a girl young enough to be his granddaughter.
Theodore and Evelyn took their seats at the front of the lavish hall, appearing more radiant than ever. Theodore's heart swelled with relief on this day, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long while. Despite his strong objections to Aurora marrying an older man, he reluctantly accepted it as the only solution to settle the debt. Their faces radiated with joy like never before.
"Look at that poor girl marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather! It's infuriating to think that we might be related someday. But on the bright side, Caspian, Harrison's handsome son and heir to his business, has returned from Canada. I hope to meet him today and perhaps catch his eye. Who knows, we might even get married," Annabel mused with a hint of anticipation.
"My goodness, Annabel, Caspian is such a catch! It's been ages since I last saw him. I'm sure he's even more striking now. You two would make a perfect couple," Minty said, offering encouragement.
"She's not even that pretty, and the wedding dress doesn't suit her at all," Annabel lamented.
"Well, she's marrying an older man; she doesn't need to be drop-dead gorgeous. Maybe once she's swimming in money, her beauty will shine through," Minty added with a chuckle, casting scornful glances at Aurora.
Aurora sat anxiously, wishing she could disappear as she spotted her wrestling school students, including Annabel and Minty, among the guests. Even her friend Janet was there as her bridesmaid. Janet wasn't delighted about Annabel marrying the elderly Harrison, but it seemed the only way to save her family from his wrath.
Impatience steamed among the guests as they awaited the groom's arrival. They had all come to witness the spectacle of a young lady marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather. Finally, the Master of Ceremony announced the groom's presence, and he strode confidently to the podium, looking every bit the most handsome man in Montana.
All eyes were fixated on the young man approaching the podium, heading towards Aurora. Aurora stood silently, her mind racing with confusion. It wasn't until Caspian firmly held her hand that she snapped out of her thoughts, feeling a rush of emotions as she gazed into his eyes.
"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, my wife," Caspian's words pierced through Aurora's heart, leaving her momentarily speechless as she struggled to process everything. The unexpected announcement from Harrison only added to the chaos of emotions swirling inside her.
"Please, join my son with Aurora Sterling; I have found him the best wife. I wouldn't get married to a girl too young to be my granddaughter; all plans were for my son, Caspian." Harrison's declaration sent shockwaves through the crowd, leaving everyone bewildered.
Annabel's disbelief pierced her as she watched Aurora marry the man she had always dreamed of. "Unbelievable! This wretched girl always takes what's mine!" she roared quietly, her frustration bubbling.
"I won't let this marriage last," she vowed, her words laced with bitterness. With determination fueling her, she stormed out of the wedding hall, her friend Minty walking behind her and offering words of comfort.
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It's Aurora Sterling and Caspian Monroe's third wedding anniversary. Aurora approached Caspian in the sitting room, where he was engrossed in watching some business news. She carried the well designed cake she had baked, adorned with the inscription "Happy Third Wedding Anniversary," brimming with joy.
"Hey, my husband! It's our third wedding anniversary! Happy anniversary to us," Aurora said, offering a sweet smile, hoping to evoke a positive response from Caspian. However, he ignored her, his attention fully captured by the business news.
"My husband, happy wedding anniversary to us," Aurora repeated, but Caspian finally looked up at her, his expression filled with disdain.
"How often do I have to tell you not to refer to me as your husband? I married you because of my father's insistence; you were forced upon me, and I had no choice but to accept or risk losing my inheritance and position! If you bother me again, you won't like the consequences," Caspian snapped angrily, his gaze piercing through Aurora.
Since her marriage to Caspian, Aurora had been in constant emotional pain. She had fallen in love with him on their wedding day, and despite her efforts to please him over the past three years, his hatred towards her only seemed to grow.
"Today marks three years of our marriage, yet you've never looked into my eyes, hugged me, or shown any physical intimacy. Your father and everyone else think I'm barren! No one would believe that we've never been intimate. I'm tired of living this lie! I'll have to tell your father the truth; perhaps they'll stop blaming me!" Aurora exclaimed angrily, her frustration boiling over.
It was the first time she had spoken to him in such a manner. Her sudden outburst took Caspian aback. He rose to his feet, snatched the cake from her hands, and slammed it onto the meticulously designed marble floor.
"If you dare breathe a word of that to my father, mark my words; it'll be your last day on this earth. I'll personally strangle you, you old hag!" Caspian threatened, pointing a menacing finger at her.
Aurora was no stranger to this treatment; she was deeply hurt, especially after putting so much effort into ensuring the cake was well-designed for their wedding anniversary. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she bent down to the ruined cake. Suddenly, Caspian's phone rang, and his mood instantly shifted to happiness.
"Unbelievable, you're in Montana?" Caspian exclaimed joyfully upon hearing Mitchell's voice. Mitchell was Caspian's girlfriend in Canada, and it had been three years since they last saw each other. Despite speaking on the phone almost daily, Mitchell surprised Caspian with a visit to Montana. "Yes, I miss you," Mitchell's voice echoed from the other end of the line. "You know what? Send me your location right away! I'll join you soon," Caspian said with a radiant smile, anticipating a night of pleasure.
Meanwhile, Aurora remained unbothered, attempting to salvage the broken cake, tears flowing down her face. All she desired was for Caspian to reciprocate her love for him. She watched Caspian stride happily into his room, get dressed, and summon his driver. It wasn't the first time Caspian had spoken to another woman in front of Aurora; she had grown accustomed to it, but she still hoped daily for a change in Caspian's feelings towards her.
"My husband, your father, wants me to follow him to the hospital today for a medical check-up to determine why I haven't conceived yet," Aurora said to Caspian as she saw him preparing to leave. "I am not your husband. Do whatever you want, but don't you dare mention to him that we haven't had sex, or else you'll regret it," Caspian retorted before walking out, leaving Aurora to her tears.
With a heavy heart, Aurora tried to salvage what remained of the cake. Just then, her phone began to ring. She dragged herself sluggishly to her bedroom to answer the call, silently praying that it wasn't her father-in-law calling again. She wasn't prepared for another lecture on why she hadn't conceived yet.
"Hi, Aurora, you need to come home right now! There's a secret we've been waiting to tell you for years and now is the right time," Theodore's voice echoed loudly in Aurora's ear.
She stood still, mystified by the urgent call and the need to come home in an emergency. She was sceptical about what she should do first: clean up the mess of the broken cake or dress up to visit her grandparents. With a sigh, she walked to the living room, grabbed a cloth and knelt to scoop up the cake, her hands trembling. Icing smeared the floor as she scrubbed. “What should I do with this now? The reason for it had been trashed!” she thought, her heart racing with worry. She tossed the ruined cake into the trash and wiped the tiles until they gleamed. "At least this way, he won't be more pissed," she thought, standing up and dusting off her knees. She hurried to her room and quickly dressed, putting on a long black chiffon gown and white sandals. She booked a ride and hurried out, her thoughts racing about what awaited her at her grandparents' house. She hoped to be back before Caspian returned.It had been months since she'd last visited. Seeing her grandparents' house in the
"Are you good?" Seraphine asked as she noticed the sudden change in Aurora's demeanour.Aurora forced a nod; her eyes couldn't leave the distressing scene before her. "I... I'm fine," she managed to stammer, her voice quivering with emotion.Aurora allowed Seraphine to guide her into the elevator as she felt her soothing hands tapping her in a comforting way. As they ascended to the VIP room, Aurora's mind raced with conflicting emotions, anger and pain.Aurora was determined to focus on why she was there; she tried to forget the despicable scene of Caspian and the strange lady. The servers warmly welcomed her into the VIP section. Immediately, a variety of delicacies were served at the dining table. Aurora was shocked; she couldn't believe she could experience such luxury."Would you like to have some?" Seraphine asked, offering Aurora a warm smile. Aurora nodded and tried to smile back. She picked up her spoon and took a couple of bites. The food was so delicious, she wanted to excl
When the elevator finally stopped, Aurora maintained her gaze straight ahead, determined not to see anything that would tear her heart once more. She kept her eyes forward, but the regular section's sweet, mixed voices of laughter drew her attention. She couldn't help but glance over, only to be surprised when she didn’t see Caspian with the strange woman.“Where the hell have they gone?” she wondered, halting her step as her eyes scanned the area. She wanted to know where they headed. “Probably, he has taken her to a hotel,” she thought, trying to steady her gaze.“Is everything alright, Aurora?” Seraphine's question brought her back to the present. “Why do I even care so much about someone who disregards me? To hell with both of them,” she thought and forced a smile.“Oh! I’m sorry, Mum! I was just admiring the beautiful scenes of couples in the regular section,” Aurora said, walking up to Seraphine and holding her hands firmly.“It’s fine. It’s part of what you control now! You can
Aurora clicked on the doorbell, and the sliding door opened, ushering her in. She saw her father-in-law sitting and balancing his body firmly on the sofa as he spoke with Dr. Edward."Hi Aurora, how are you doing? Glad you got here safe! Dr. Edward, this is Aurora, my son's wife, whom I discussed with you," Harrison said before Aurora could greet them."Good day, Dr. Edward," Aurora greeted, bowing her head to show respect. Dr. Edward, a man in his late forties, had a smooth scalp that gleamed under the light, his face etched with fine lines and a few wrinkles. Despite his age, his blue eyes remained bright and full of wisdom."Hi, Mrs. Aurora, it's nice to have you here! You are welcome," Edward greeted, signaling for Aurora to sit."Without wasting much time, you can just get started with the test as discussed. Check what exactly the issue is so we can know the possible ways to resolve it! I need a grandchild!" Harrison said with deep curiosity. He had chosen Aurora years back becau
Caspian had just finished enjoying his sexual escapade with Mitchell, who had paid him a surprise visit. They had a great moment together, and immediately after Harrison's call ended, tension-filled Caspian wondered what the issue might be. He immediately started dressing up."Hi, what's the issue? Why are you rushing to dress?" Mitchell, covered with a duvet, asked as she sat upright on the bed, watching Caspian dress."It's an urgent call from my dad! He sounded disturbed. He asked me to meet him at the hospital right away! I need to go; I'll be back shortly!" Caspian explained."Oh! I am so sorry about that! Let me just come with you, please," Mitchell pleaded. Hearing that, Caspian immediately halted his dressing and rejected Mitchell's proposal, staring intensely into her eyes."Oh, no! You can't. Like I said, it's an emergency!" Caspian said. His father mustn't see him with another woman, at least not yet. He planned on divorcing Aurora once his father eventually went on the vac
"He has a low sperm count? How?" Harrison asked, extreme shock filling his stern voice. Caspian's ears immediately felt blocked upon hearing that as he snapped the result from his father. He couldn't believe his eyes as he looked through the result sheet, his mouth agape."This is unbelievable! I don't believe this! Do the test again!" Caspian roared, his facial expression changing from sweet to scary. Harrison was speechless as he stared intensely at his son. Fear gripped Dr. Edward's heart, fearing the unknown."What if Caspian demands another doctor from another hospital to carry out the test again? What will be my fate?" Different unprecedented thoughts raced through his mind."Would my career be ruined? I would be ruined either way, whether I do it or not!" His heart ached, but he needed to act smart. He had been in the game for a long time. He was the best doctor in all of Montana; no one could match him, and he believed this would definitely be a success."Well, it's fine, Mr.
After Aurora walked behind her father-in-law to the hospital parking lot, where Harrison's driver and bodyguard were already waiting, he turned to her."You can come with us, Aurora. I'll drop you home," Harrison offered as they walked towards the parking area."Oh, thank you, sir. I would have loved to, but I want to get some things at the store. My driver will be here soon," Aurora replied. She didn't want to go home just yet; she had unfinished business at the hospital."Oh, that's all right then. By the way, I should mention that I'm traveling to Italy tomorrow morning. I'm taking the first flight. Your husband is aware, so please ensure you take care of him, especially regarding his medications," Harrison said. Aurora was surprised but pleased. It meant she had more time to deal with Caspian as she wished.Soon after their conversation, Harrison entered his car, and they drove away from the hospital.Aurora returned to the reception and asked Jane to call Dr. Edward. Jane, who ha
After enjoying the delicious delicacies, Aurora moved into her room to refresh herself. She felt happy for the first time in her three years of loveless marriage."Today is indeed a great day for me. I became a powerful billionaire, and my husband started acting right," she thought, smiling. She then entered the sitting room and found Caspian glued to the television. Aurora was amazed by how handsome Caspian looked as she stared intensely at his chest. It was the first time she had seen his bare chest, and she fell in love with him even more."Come right here," Caspian said, beckoning Aurora. She moved close and sat beside him. Her heart sank with happiness as Caspian gently pulled her, resting her head on his bare chest. She felt a sweet nostalgia and wished it could last forever.Lost in these romantic thoughts, Aurora was brought back to reality by the newscaster's voice from the television. The news was about a new competition between Montana and the Western countries. Aurora deci