Chapter 125
The hall fell silent except for the somber funeral musle. Evrything felt unsettling. I studied hit quietly, even smiling a little. So there it was a wonderful show.
The diamond ring dazzled under the memorial hall’s lights I narrowed my eyes.
“I didn’t know you were such a natural performer,” I final remarked.
“No, It’s not a performance. I mean this from the bottom of my heart.” He looked up to meet my eyes. “Please forgive me… and be my wife.”
The crowd remained silent until, suddenly, someone called but from a corner, “Say yes! He’s not a bad guy! You know that, right?”
Another voice quickly followed. “To err is human, to forgive, divine! Give him another chance!!!
“It’s hard to find a good husband when you’re pushing 30, Taylor! Even harder to find a good man from a good family!”
“You might regret saying no this time!”
I laughed at the absurdity of their remarks. “Aww, if you like him so much, please, marry this poor man yourselves!”
The comments died down instantly.
Edward was still on one knee, holding the ring to my face.
Was be
he planning to stay there until I said yes? How long could he even last in that position with his injury?
“So, this was your plan all along? Forcing me to make a decision you like with the help of public pressure?” I asked, looming over him, my tone disinterested.
He shook his head. “No. I just want to apologize in public as a sign of my sincerity. I want people to witness this… and know I’ll never disappoint you again.”
“Oh!” I replied loudly.
His expression lit up at the hopeful drawl in my voice.
“Well, since everyone is here–including my relatives and elders—you’re right! They do make good witnesses…
“On the sixth, a few days from now, my lawsuit against Edward Kennedy will go to trial. Everyone is welcome to attend and provide eyewitness testimony on my behalf.
“What do you need to say? Not much, really! Just testify that he was the one who betrayed me first and that our relationship is utterly irreparable.
“The goal is to get the judge to void our civil partnership right away!
“Anyone willing to lend me a hand will enjoy a lifetime special discount under my fashion company–as high as
60%.”
The crowd erupted in murmurs of excitement.
“Oh my God, they’re actually taking this to court!”
“Taylor’s just like her mom, man. She gives zero fucks!”
wait, 60% off at the Edwardian Tailor?199
“Yeap, I confirmed.
“Oh my God!!!
“You could still spend over 500 dollars even with a discount like that on some items…”
“Hold up–doesn’t she have a ready–to–wear street–style ore under her brand too? A 60% discount there would be a steal!”
“The sixth next month, you said? I’m definitely attending! even have video evidence on my phone!”
“Me too! I’ve got proof that Edward was the one who abandoned you!”
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