“What do you inean by Lyra’s funeral?”
“I said, I’m heading to Lyra’s funeral!”
“Joking about this at such a time–really, Caden?” Drake glanced at the confused guests around him and pulled Caden aside.
“Lyra sent you here to cause trouble, isn’t it? If you don’t want to be my best man, fine, but stop teaming up with her to bully Aeris! Aeris has waited three years for this moment!”
“She’s dead! How could she possibly bully Aeris! Caden snapped.
“What scheme is she hiding from me this time?” Drake couldn’t control his voice and drew more attention from the crowd.
Aeris quickly approached and held onto Drake’s arm.
“What’s going on? Caden, I know you don’t like me, but today is your brother’s wedding. If you want to argue, at least pick the right time.” Aeris looked at him with a wounded expression.” The wedding is about to start!”
“I don’t need you as my best man anymore. Go tell Lyra it’s over between us.” Drake pushed Caden away. “If she dares to ruin my marriage with Aeris, I won’t spare here.”
Caden sniggered sadly. “Don’t worry, she’s gone forever! She won’t stand in your way, or anyone else’s anymore. Today is her funeral!”
“Hmph!” Drake scoffed, giving a mocking laugh. He patted Caden’s shoulder.
“Looks like that woman fooled you too. You’re too young to understand.”
“Believe what you want!” Caden shook off Drake’s hand.
At that moment, the officiant appeared.
Drake glanced at Caden.
begin.”
atever this is, we’ll deal with it after the wedding. It’s time to
Caden hesitated momentarily, but eventually followed Drake to the altar, walking him to stand beside Aeris.
Under the officiant’s guidance, Drake and Aeris exchanged vows.
