The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2226

Joshua strode past Stella's pew, his gaze locked straight ahead.

He didn't miss a beat, nor did he spare her a single glance.

Watching his broad shoulders retreat, Stella felt a cavernous emptiness hollow out her chest.

It was the devastating realization that he was walking out of her life for good.

This was the choice she had made.

She had known this day would come.

Even now, she didn't regret it.

But the pain was unbearable.

A crisp white tissue hovered in her line of sight.

Startled, Stella blinked and looked up.

Laurel was watching her with a deeply conflicted expression.

Seeing Stella looking so utterly defeated, Laurel seemed desperate to say something but held her tongue.

She had a theory, but without absolute proof, she refused to offer Stella false hope.

If the wedding turned out to be real, the ensuing disappointment would destroy her completely.

Stella took the tissue. "Thanks."

She took a shuddering breath, locking down her emotions and composing herself.

At the altar, Joshua stood before the priest, quietly running through the ceremony details.

The wedding was scheduled to begin in ten minutes.

Joshua stepped back, and the priest took his position.

However, there was still no sign of Juniper.

Running a little late on your wedding day wasn't entirely unusual.

Western ceremonies were rarely punctual to the exact minute.

But thirty minutes ticked by, and the bride still hadn't appeared.

Laurel arched an eyebrow.

Ten minutes was fashionable.

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