Second Life New Choices

Chapter 7

One day before the wedding, Jolene received a text that read, "I'm back. See you tomorrow."

The sender didn't tell her who he was nor did he leave any other remarks, but she knew it was him-Cedric.

A sense of calm soothed the uneasiness she felt, and she had a good sleep.

At 10:00 am the next day, the procession from the Norwood family arrived at the Miller's

residence with a camera.

The marriage that would bond two noble families would be broadcast live to the public and available for the entire city to watch.

Preston got out of the car and headed upstairs. He was momentarily stunned when he saw Jolene in the white wedding gown.

For some reason, he felt a sense of deja vu and fell into a trance temporarily. He only offered her his hand after someone beside him remin However, Jolene didn't take his hand. She looked at him calmly. “Preston, you're at the wrong place. You should be waiting at the guest are Her words pissed him off, and his expression turned gloomy. "Again? Don't you know that the wedding is on live broadcast? Must you keep Jolene didn't argue. Lifting the skirt of her gown, she went downstairs herself.

Preston clenched his outstretched palm. Taking a deep breath, he kept his temper in check and followed her.

Just as he was about to get into the backseat of the wedding car, his phone

rang. A while later, he closed the door.

Looking at Jolene from the outside, he said, “I have important matters to attend to and can't go with you. Tell our families that the wedding is

He thought Jolene would feel upset and embarrassed. He also thought she would cry.

However, all she did was return his gaze calmly. "I told you, whether or not you show up at the wedding doesn't matter at all.”

He wasn't the groom after all.

Her nonchalant expression sent a flicker of panic through Preston. Still, he said gravely, “I said we're

calling off the wedding! I'm the groom, and I'll not be there. Do you really want to end up as the laughingstock of the entire city?"

This time, Jolene didn't even bother replying

to him. She told the driver to start the car. Soon, the procession left the Miller residence.

Having no time to attend to her whims, Preston hailed a taxi.

When he arrived at the hot spring resort in the suburbs, he saw his friends huddled around Simone. Instantly, he frowned. “Didn't you say Si His friends pulled him inside, chuckling.

One said, "We lied! How else would you be able to escape the wedding?"

Another claimed, "We just want to see how embarrassed Jolene would be today!"

Preston's face changed at their words. He immediately shoved their hands aside and turned to leave. "This isn't the time for this!"

Simone clung to his arm, blinking her reddened eyes. She pleaded with him, “Pres, I really do

have a headache. Can you keep me company? We're quite far from the wedding venue. You won't make it in time anyway."

Although what she said was true, Jolene...

Just as he hesitated, his friends had already turned on the live broadcast. On the screen, the wedding proceeded as planned. Everyone smiled mockingly seeing as how Jolene obstinately refused to call off the wedding.

"Does she still plan to go on with it? It would be really embarrassing when the wedding started without the groom!"

"Is she that desperate to get married? She's doing this at the expense of the dignity of both of your families. It'll be hilarious if she can't resolve the crisis!"

Preston didn't understand what on earth Jolene was thinking. His expression was clouded with anger. He contemplated whether or not he should contact his family. Just then, he heard someone exclaim, “It's starting!”

Preston instinctively looked up and

saw Francis leading Jolene down the aisle. She stood alone under the spotlight. For a long time, the groom didn't show up.

Question marks flooded the screen, and the audience started asking where the groom was.

Preston's friends burst out laughing, doubling over.

Preston knew that would happen. His expression was cold as he growled, "How foolish!"

He couldn't bear to watch on. Just as he was about to turn it off, he heard the emcee announce, "Here's the groom!"

The next moment, the door opened!