Chapter 34

Carina felt anxious . She felt as if she was drowning and no one could help her up . She was about to be judged the next morning . On the basis of what crime ? For loving someone . It was almost hillarious . She chuckled dryly at her own fate .

A distant memory flashed in her mind . A woman had cursed her...was she ultimately right ? She closed her eyes in frustration . Her life was about to change at dawn break . She would probably be sent off home , marriage annulled , all ties cut from the Belle family , away from Thomas...

Her vision blurred as big drops of tears escaped her eyes , wetting the pillow . If only she had the courage to refuse the marriage...

Cecilia paced back and forth in their chamber , her husband absentmindedly biting his nails .

"I'm worried", she finally said . Thomas nodded slightly , his mind still lost .

"The poor girl just got married . If mother breaks their marriage , she'd have to face so many insults !" Thomas chewed on his bottom lip , fumbling with his wedding ring .

"Is there nothing we can do ?" Thomas finally looked up at his wife .

"No", his voice cracked in pain .