Cecelia's heart sank: "My brother is determined to cut off all contact with Bella."
She originally planned to bring the two together whenever there was a chance, but now it seemed hopeless.
She wondered if Bella would be heartbroken knowing that Edward Anderson was deliberately avoiding her.
Now, she could only hope that Bella hadn't fallen too deeply for Edward Anderson; no feelings meant no harm. Eventually, they would all have to find their other halves, just like her and Tariq Lane, maybe even having their weddings at the same time.
Afterward, the wedding ceremony officially began.
Cecelia and Wayne Adams were arranged to stand in the most prominent positions. As for Tariq Lane and Kallie, they were treated more like accessories, looking less like the bride and groom and more like the best man and maid of honor instead.
Yet, even so, Tariq Lane had no objections.
Elyssa Scott was furious but couldn't show it.