Sophia was well aware that she wasnât exactly a welcomed guest. This visit was simply to ruffle some feathers, particularly those of Ellinor.
While raising a glass of red wine, she smiled at the bride, Belinda. âCheers to the blushing bride!
Wishing you and your hubby a lifetime of wedded bliss!â
Belindaâs face twisted with repulsion. She looked like she was about to hurl. âPiss off! Who needs your well wishes? Get out! You werenât invited to my wedding!â
Unfazed by Belindaâs outburst, Sophia casually turned to Ellinor. âEllinor, no makeup for the wedding?â
Ellinor stared back with an icy gaze. âDo you have a problem with that?â
Sophia shrugged, all smiles. âNo, not at all! I just think itâs nice to doll up for the bride and groom, you know? Show them some respect. You showing up like this⦠itâs like you donât care about your friendsâ
big day.â
Before Ellinor could respond, Belinda beat her to it. âGet lost! Youâre just stirring the pot! My girl, Ellinor, looks a thousand times better than you, even without a lick of makeup. Youâre just a washed-up old witch whoâs trying to cause trouble!â
Sophiaâs smile faltered, just a little. âTrue enough! Ellinor, youâre a natural beauty. But tell me, why canât such a beauty keep a man?â
Belinda was quick to retaliate. âWhat nonsense are you spouting? Youâre the one who stole my uncle, trapped him, and kept him from returning to Ellinor! And you have the gall to say such things? You think youâre some man magnet? Donât make me laugh!â
Sophia shot Belinda a look, then turned back to Ellinor. âEllinor, donât be so defensive. Iâm not here to ruin the wedding. Iâm here to tell you that my husband flew back to our home in M State this morning.
Iâll be joining him soon. Weâre trying to have a baby.â
Ellinorâs expression froze for a split second before she recovered. A cold laugh slowly escaped her lips.
âIs that so?â
Sophia beamed. Her joy was apparent. âAbsolutely! My husband canât wait to start a family!â
The implication of her statement was clear to anyone who heard.
Ellinor didnât say anything more, but Belinda looked ready to vomit. âHave you no shame? If you donât leave. Iâll have security escort you out!â
Sophia simply smiled at Belinda. Her expression remained calm and smug. âDonât worry, Iâm leaving.â
She then turned to Ellinor as her voice began dripping with malice. âDonât hold your breath for him to return, because itâs not going to happen. Heâs mine now, in both body and soul. Every night, we share a bed, and he tells me he loves me.
He goes by the name Marcus now, and Marcus says he canât stand boring women.
And you, Ellinor, youâre as dull as they come, you know that?â
Belinda couldnât take it anymore. âSecurity! Thereâs a madwoman here crashing the party without an invitation! Get her out of here!â
Sophia gave Ellinor one last smirk before leaving. âDonât wait for him. Heâs not coming back to you.
Better start looking for another man to marry, especially since you and my Marcus were never officially wed.â
With that, she turned on her heel and sauntered off.
Belinda yelled after her. Her anger was palpable. âI canât believe her! That witch ruined my perfect wedding! Ellinor, donât listen to her! Sheâs just trying to get under your skin! If you let her bother you, she wins!â