The Runaway Bride's Redemption

vy heart. The swirling flakes blurred his vision, mirroring the whirlwind of emotions that churned within him. Gu

o the balcony, her breath forming misty clouds in front of her. Leaning against the railing, she cl

ther's presence until a voice broke through the silence. Mr. Normand st

side! We are about to resume the negotiations. It is time to finalize

ce despite the storm of emotions raging within them. As they took their seats at the table once more, the weight

marriage contract. Mrs. Harrington asked for a copy of the contract while she fixed her so

thority, his eyes flickering between Brandon

ntract," Mrs. Harrington began, her voice commanding att

stakenly poured on Mrs. Harrington a glass of red wine, causing it to spil

arrington stared down at the spreading stai

Mrs. Harrington retaliated with

of our lives!" Mrs. Harrington's voice boomed across the room,

her cheek where she had been struck, tears wel

ther, Brandon stood up with a calm authorit

t," he said firmly, his gaze softe

yourself up. We will

ind a stunned silence in her wake. Mrs. Harrington visibly struggled to compose her

uneasy quiet, Mr. Normand spoke

take a moment to reconsider the terms of this contract. Emotions are running high, and it is

. Perhaps this unexpected turn of events could provide an opportunity to renegotiate the terms of their fo

wayed. With a steely expression, she turned t

he declared,"the terms have been set, and they will be upheld

good while now, seeing his wife having

eryone to cool down and collect their thoughts. Emotions are running

ually relented, realizing that pushing forward in the curren

wly began to disperse. Brandon and Isabella found themselves standing

, her eyes searching his f

Brandon," she whispered urgent

marriage would only bring them both misery. But breaking the agreement would yield him disownment by his fathe

he seized the opportunity

ignation. Mr. Normand watched her leave with a heavy sigh,

and Isabella, his v

ring for them to follow him to a

. Normand, curiosity mingled with apprehension in their hearts.Once they w

ge," he began, his voice tinged with empathy," and I cann

prised look, their hope kindling

es for both our families. But there's a solution, which is for Brandon to marry another woman who is also my ex-g

passionate relationship flooded his mind, stirring emotions he thought he had buried long ago. The idea of marrying Jane br

e devoid of affection, yet a twinge of jealousy and insecurity flickered in her heart at the prospect of Brandon marrying anot

n their expressions. He knew this proposal was unexpected and unconventional, but h