Jasmine took over the water but didn’t drink. She pulled Dolores’s hand to let her sit down next to her.
She felt quite sorry. Their children’s wedding would be held tomorrow, but such an incident happened
tonight.
“I truly feel sorry,” she gripped Dolores’s hand and said apologetically.
Dolores patted her on the back of her hand and comforted her, “It’s alright. Fortunately, everyone is
fine.”
Jasmine nodded.
“It’s almost dawn. I’ll cook something to eat. Let’s have something. Later, we’ll get busy. Jasmine and
Dolores, you would also be the protagonists today. You will need to dress up and put on makeup. The
bride and bridegroom will feel quite happy.” Theresa put on the apron and looked at Jasmine. “By the
way, when will Boyce come back? Will he be late for the wedding?”
“No, he won’t. He’ll come back after arranging the work. There shouldn’t be any delay.” Jasmine stood
up. “Let me help you.”
Theresa pressed her down. “You seldom come here. Why don’t you talk to your in-law? I’ll prepare for
the food.”
Jasmine smiled. “Thank you so much, Theresa.”
“You are welcome.”
The three women smiled at each other.
Theresa truly looked quite young. Probably it was because she never gave birth, her shape wasn’t
changed. She had been running her own tailor’s shop and always concentrated on her career, so she
was always in a good mood and looked pretty young.
In the new villa.
After everything was cleaned up and others left, Joshua pushed the door of the guestroom open.
Bonnie didn’t speak at all. No matter how much Amanda comforted and encouraged her, she kept
silent.
She shed tears quietly.
Seeing Joshua come in, Amanda stood up and said, “Help me comfort her. I don’t think we can
continue staying here. Let me reserve a hotel room for you.”
Joshua nodded.
Amanda passed by her brother and whispered, “Talk to Bonnie nicely. She should be scared.”
Amanda was also scared, let alone Bonnie.
Joshua said, “I got it.”
Amanda didn’t speak anything. She knew that Joshua knew what he was doing. So, Amanda walked
out.
Upon hearing that the door was closed, Joshua closed the door of the guestroom and walked in.
He was sitting on the bed. Bonnie was still wrapped with the red quilt, only exposing her head. Her face
was covered with tears.
Joshua pulled two pieces of tissues to wipe her face. Bonnie turned around and dodged his touch. It
wasn’t because of Joshua but because of herself.
Joshua held her face with both hands and ordered, “Look at me!”
Bonnie could only look into his eyes. Her eyes looked dull without any smartness and playfulness when
she used to look at him.
“Everything is fine now. OK?” he said in a deep tone.
Bonnie wept more loudly.
Joshua held her, his palms stroking her arms under the quilt. He tried to comfort her. He kissed her
cheeks and kissed off the tears on her eye corners. His lips clinging on her cheek, he whispered, “Don’t
cry. You’ll be a bride soon. If your eyes are swollen, you won’t look pretty. Good girl.”
“Do you still want me?” asked Bonnie in a hoarse voice.
“Of course.” Joshua chuckled. “What a silly question! If I don’t want you, who else do I want?”
“But I...”
Before she finished her words, Joshua sealed her lips. “It’s not your fault. Besides, you are safe and
sound, aren’t you?” he said.
“In case...”
“Stop thinking about it. Even if something had happened, I would still marry you. If something
happened to you, it only meant I was not a qualified boyfriend and failed to protect you.”
“Why are you so good to me?” Bonnie looked at him affectionately. She loved this man so much.
“Think about it. Since I could remember, I knew you’ll be my wife. What a great fate it is! Of course, I
should treasure you. In case you were stolen by another man, what should I do? I must treat you nicely
and make you unable to live without me.”
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