My Enigmatic Bride

unate to marry into the Stephens family.

ere assisting her in donning her wedding dress. The room was filled wi

she scrutinized her daughter from head to toe. Her animosity toward K

ure. With calmness in her voice, she replied, "Indeed, this is such a splendid marriage. It's trul

enjoyed a privileged position in the family, whereas Kaylee wa

d been settled long ago. Gemma was supposed to marry Elija

playboy in town. He was known for his worthlessness

hemently refused to marry him, despi

ent with the influential Stephens family. Eventually, they were left with no choice

city in Kaylee's words and reto

ntenance and said with even more venom, "If we hadn't taken you back, do you honestl

he appeared incredibly graceful. There was a birthmark adorning her fla

aving one longing to see the breathta

dful scar marred half

cious scar on her face and feigned sadness. Lowering her gaze, she offered an apology to J

Her exceptional appearance had caused her numerous troubles in the past. Thus,

to some extent. Snorting, she replied, "Humph, i

Josie, a trace of mocker

e she was under the control of the Hadley family, but becau

n Kaylee was driven out of the family, thanks to Gemma's relentless sowing of dissension. Fortunately, a compassiona

t with no known cure. Kaylee discovered that the source

mber of that very family. It was her intention to v

d come for the w

e, adorned in a white dress, stood upon the st

he stage began to whisper amongst themselves

wedding ceremony because Miss Hadley is

ve hidden away in a tiny box, escaping this hu

e, paid no attention to the discuss

hed as a waiter, breathless and flustered, hurried into the banquet hall. He c

bout to utter were too uncomfortable to voice. "He is currently engage

words. Laughter and mockery filled the air, while

If the bride were Gemma, I refuse to believe Elijah would abandon her

lijah's debauched reputation. H

ffluent and influential family. Yet, he had chosen to stand the bride up, indulging i

taking a few steps forward. She approached the waiter with po

ded for a moment, before

continued her inquiry, as if she were not the one about to catch them