"The entire wealthy circle in Seattle knew how much Stella Carlson loved Aaron Malone. People watched the childhood sweethearts grow from inexperience to maturity, finally getting married in a grand wedding ceremony.

On the day of the wedding, despite the alliance between the Carlson and Malone families, the groom ran away. Stella knew that Aaron had rushed to L.A. to take care of his ex-girlfriend, who had attempted suicide.

Unwilling to become the laughingstock of all Seattle, she gritted her teeth and dialed the number of her adversary, her tone almost commanding, "Ethan, come and marry me now. This is your only chance for revenge."

On the other end, Ethan Powers raised an eyebrow as he gripped his phone, staring at the floor littered with cigarette butts. "Did the groom run away?" he asked. "My darling."

Runaway Groom : A Bride's Tale

When Stella and Ethan arrived at the hospital, Thomas had already been rushed into the ICU.


Dean sat on a chair outside the ICU, his face tense, his expression somewhat grave. Meanwhile, Avery sat silently on the other side, not sitting with her father Dean. They were seated far apart, and there was a strange atmosphere between them. Wyatt looked solemn, with deep furrows between his eyebrows, leaning against the wall alone.


Upon seeing the two, Wyatt walked over, patting Stella's shoulder and whispered, "The doctor said he doesn't look good."


Thomas's body was already weak, and it had been particularly evident recently. Now, he had collapsed due to a sudden heart attack. The doctor had warned the family to prepare themselves emotionally before he was taken into the ICU.


Stella trembled slightly at the news, and Ethan reached out to support her. After a moment, she looked up at Wyatt and asked, "How did my Grandpa suddenly collapse?"


Chapter 31