"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

The funeral for Thomas was ultimately scheduled for three days later. Before his passing, he had repeatedly instructed Troy not to make a fuss about his affairs after his death. Therefore, the funeral at the Carlson family's villa was kept very low-key, with only a few close friends and relatives in attendance.


Following Thomas's final wishes, he was to be buried alongside his late wife at the Hilltop Cemetery in the northern part of the city. On the day of the funeral, Stella dressed in somber black suit and trousers, standing there with a subdued expression, politely greeting the guests who came to offer their condolences.


On the other side, Natalie and Layla had just finished offering their condolences to Thomas and silently approached her.


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