Chapter 826
Betrayal At The Altar (Rachel and David)
Chapter 826
âWedding Rachel was slightly stunned.
Seeing her blank expression, Mr Chadwick explained patiently. âItâs Mr. Lucasâ wedding.â
Hearing that Rachel immediately understood.
She felt that the relationship between Miriam and Lucas had improved by leaps and bounds and at the
speed of light.
Rachel thought to herself. âTve been away for only a week, yet Miriam and Lucas begin to plan their
wedding! How could
that be
She stopped her thoughts from running wild and walked into the house.
As soon as Rachel entered the house, she heard a soft voice. âI dont have any intention of forcing you.
If youâre unwilling, we can hold the wedding later
There was a hint of humble flattery and compromise in the words.
For some reason, Rachel suddenly thought of the time when she was with Louis.
To be honest, when she found Louis and learned that the Smith family was in a dilemma, she decided
to help Louis only out of gratitude.
However, after living with Louis for some time. Rachel began to rely on him and regarded that kind of
dependence as love.
Gradually, she began to lose herself. She kept giving in and accommodating herself to Louis without
any bottom line, causing her to almost forget her identity.
The Waller family could be considered a top-tier wealthy family in Ceneturz. As for the marriage
alliance, the Johnson family was out of its league and benefited more than the Waller family. Logically
speaking, the Johnsons would naturally be respectful to Miriam and try their best to satisfy all her
needs.
There was no reason for Miriam to be so humble in front of the Johnsons.
Rachel knew that it was just because of Miriamâs affection for Lucas.
However, even so. Lucas couldnât make use of Miriamâs affection for him to push his luck
Just as Rachel was hesitating if he should rush up and teach Lucas a lesson, she heard Lucas say,
âTm against holding a wedding so early not because I donât want to marry you, but because I feel that it
is too rushed. Many things havenât been prepared well, and Iâm worried that I wonât be able to give you
a grand wedding.â
Even if it was just a marriage alliance, Lucas knew very well that even if there was no love between
Miriam and him, as Miriams husband, he should do what he should do.
Therefore. Lucas thought that he was responsible and obligated to provide Miriam with a decent
wedding and protect her dignity.
Hearing that, Miriam lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in them. âAlright, Iâll inform my parents to
come over and discuss the wedding.â
âIll listen to you.â Lucas said. âItâs getting windy outside. Letâs go back to the house.â
Miriam nodded. She reached out and wanted to take Lucasâ arm, yet Lucas turned around and left
directly without looking at Miriam
Looking at her empty hand, Miriam suddenly felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart.
âIll stay outside for some fresh air. You can go back first, Miriam said.
When Lucas heard that, he turned around and glanced at Miriam. He did not say anything and only
nodded before leaving.
Miriam stared at Lucas back for a long time.
As a man and as a husband. Lucas did well.
Lucas would stand beside Miriam and consider her needs, but Miriam knew that Lucas didnât do that
because of his love for her. It was just because of his sense of duty and mission.
Miriam had always thought that as long as she loved Lucas enough, it didnât matter even if he didnât
love her.
But now, facing Lucasâs cold attitude, Miriam could not help but reflect on herself. Was she too naive
and thought too simplyâ
Whether it was love or marriage, it had always been a thing between two people. A one-sided
relationship would only be meaningless.
Miriam did not regret it. It was just that she did not know what to do to arouse Lucasâ interest in her,
Miriam sighed faintly. She turned to look at the roses swaying in the wind and poked them gently with
her finger. âDo you think Iâm stupid either?â
She thought, âLucas is clearly not a cold person, and he shows his true feelings toward Rachel. But
why is he like an iceberg that will not melt forever in front of me
As Miriam was thinking, a cold voice came from behind. âMiss Waller.â
Hearing the voice, Miriam jumped in shock. She thought that she was the only one there and did not
expect there to be
someone else.
She thought. âDid what I said just now be heard by others?â
A trace of panic flashed across Miriamâs eyes. However, when she saw Rachel, her anxious heart
suddenly relaxed.
Miriam caressed her chest gently and heaved a sigh of relief. The corners of her lips curled up into a
faint smile. âSo itâs
you.â
She was almost scared to death.
Rachel smiled and walked over. âDo you regret your decision back then?â
When Miriam heard that, the smile on her face faded a little. She lowered her eyes and smiled self-
deprecatingly. âDo you think I deserve it?â
âNo, I donât.â Rachel looked at Miriam with a hint of pity in her eyes.
Sure enough, when people met love, no matter how proud they were, they would also lower their heads
and become timid and self-doubting.
âI just think that you might as well be bolder, Rachel said. âSince youâve decided to be with Lucas, you
should be braver and express your affection for him. Itâs not embarrassing to be more active. Itâs better
to be proactive than to miss the chance, isnât it?â
Miriam raised her eyes and looked at Rachel. After pondering for a long time, she said calmly, âItâs good
to take the initiative, but Iâm afraid that he will misunderstand and think that Iâm not reserved enough.
Iâm worried that Iâll be hatedâ¦â
Miriam said inwardly. âIn the eyes of people who like me, my rash initiative can be taken as cuteness.
âBut in the eyes of people who donât like me, it is a shameless act.
Miriam was worried that her actions would backfire.
âHave you ever heard of a saying?â Rachel raised her eyebrows slightly. âSincerity is the ultimate
move. I believe that as long as you are sincere enough, no one will look down on you. Moreover, if you
donât reveal your true feelings, Iâm afraid that a blockhead like Lucas wonât be able to notice them for
the rest of his life.â
Rachel was not belittling Lucas deliberately.
Lucas was as clean as a piece of white paper in terms of relationships. If he were to comprehend the
relationships between men and women one day, he would probably become immortal.
Miriam took the opportunity to ask the question that had been puzzling her for a long time. âDid you
take the initiative to
woo David?â
In Miriamâs impression, David had never been interested in women, and his personality was cold and
indifferent. It was hard for Miriam to imagine that David would take the initiative to pursue women.
Rachel thought for a moment. âI donât think either of us took the initiative. We make efforts together.â
When Rachel first met David, she was indeed stunned by his handsome face. Later on, it seemed that
David took the initiative to get along with her, but in fact, she had given him a chance and allowed him
to pursue her tacitly.
âThe prerequisite to make efforts together is that the two people have a good impression of each other.
Miriam supported her cheek with one hand and looked at the horizon that was dyed red by the setting
sun in the distance, sighing faintly. âBut I have a genuine unrequited love.â
Rachel turned to look at Miriam and smiled, âBut Lucas has given you a chance to get close to him. If
you donât do anything, wonât you be wasting such a good opportunity?â
Hearing that, Miriamâs eyes lit up slightly.
She thought, âIt is said that first came, first served. Now that I seized the initiative, it would indeed be a
little unreasonable if I did nothing.â