All Chapters of The Bride: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Chapter 42: Gaining WitnessesAs the morning sun gently filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room, Gabby and I sat at the kitchen table of my mother’s house, the day looming ahead of us as we struggled to make a difficult decision.The house had been a mess when we had arrived early in the morning, but Gabby and I had worked tirelessly to clean up all the broken shards and cleared the room of any debris. It looked spotless now, but several things needed to be disposed off since they had been broken beyond repair.The broken glass shards had made me aware of the fragile bonds that bound us together as family. Some bonds when broken, remained shattered forever. There was no way of joining them back together, no matter how hard we tried.The weight of the previous day's events still hung heavy in the air, despite the temporary relief we felt knowing my brother was behind bars for now and my mother was in recovery. But Jordan’s forceful encounter had left me shake

Chapter 44: Meeting the Fiancée As the officer left the room, with my mother’s statement recorded as solid evidence as well as mine, a heavy weight lifted from my shoulders.Her confession had been given, the truth laid bare for all to see.But amidst the sense of relief, there lingered a bittersweet ache, a reminder of all the pain and suffering we had endured.And though she had apologized countless times for the wrongs she believed she had committed against me, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at the thought of all the years lost to bitterness and resentment."Mom," I began softly, breaking the silence that hung between us. "There's no need to apologize anymore. What's done is done, and we can't change the past. All we can do is move forward and make the most of the time we have left together."Tears welled in my mother's eyes as she listened to my words, her expression a mixture of gratitude and sorrow."Thank you, Kyra," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion.Bu

Chapter 46: Secret MeetingI made my way through the winding paths of the local park, a sense of anticipation building in the pit of my stomach.I was about to meet Cathy in secret and as I approached our designated meeting spot, a secluded bench tucked away beneath the shade of a towering oak tree, I couldn’t help but wonder if Cathy was even gonna show up.Sending her the message that I wanted to meet up with her alone had been a tedious task. Angie had to bribe the maid and nanny who work at the Davis manor to get the word across.So when I rounded the corner, heading to our specified location, surprise made me halt in my steps as I saw Cathy, sitting with her head bowed, her shoulders slumped in defeat.I could sense the weight of her troubles hanging heavily upon her, casting a shadow over her usually bright spirit.Our last meeting hadn't been pleasant at all, but with how my last meeting with Jordan had gone, I didn’t doubt one bit that she already knew what had gone down betwe

Chapter 48: Making UpI settled into the warm water of the tub, the quiet of the bathroom enveloping me in a warm embrace, but my mind was anything but calm.Thoughts of Cathy, my dear friend, consumed me.She was going through a tough time, and I couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness that gripped me and to think that Gabby refused to listen to reason…it made me frustrated beyond words.Lost in my thoughts, I didn't hear the door creak open.It wasn't until Gabby's familiar voice broke through my reverie that I realized I wasn't alone."Mind if I join you, Kiki?" she asked, her tone gentle.Turning to see Gabby standing there, I couldn't help but frown. Usually, I would always feel relieved after seeing Gabby, but today, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed.“Do you really want to?” I asked her, trying to keep the irritation out of my voice. “After everything that just happened?”"Of course, I want to Kiki, you’re the love of my life," she replied, and I felt a sense of relief

Chapter 50: Worst Mistake?The days leading up to the wedding were a whirlwind of activity, as Angie, Rika, Gabby, and I threw ourselves into preparations with full force.With their help, Gabby and I managed to get everything in order, from choosing the guest list to the card and the flowers.As we sat together, poring over the guest list, Angie and Rika voiced their concerns about inviting the whole town to the wedding."Are you sure this is a good idea?" Angie asked, her brow furrowed with worry. "There are still several people who don't like you, Kyra."Gabby smiled confidently, her eyes sparkling with determination."Those who want to come to the wedding will come, regardless of what others think," she replied, her voice filled with confidence."And besides, our wedding will be broadcast live on TV, thanks to our fame in the ballet world. People from all around the world will be watching. And I have a feeling that the town will be watching as well. Whether they like Kyra or not,