Chapter 5

As my tears flowed profusely, Derek's expression softened, and his eyes filled with guilt.

Derek said, "Hadley, it's my fault. You grew up here, so it's natural that you're not used to suddenly being in a different place. I didn't think this through."

Then he sighed, drew me into his arms, and kissed my forehead. "Just two more days, Hadley. Be patient a little longer. Then we'll be truly married."

I nodded with red eyes and let him secretly take me back to the Myers' estate.

After he left, I disgustedly wiped my forehead with such force that it immediately…