Chapter 883
Wade stood in the corridor, staring toward the operating room for quite some time.
He knew Alicia’s injuries weren’t all that severe.
Rubbing the center of his brows, he glanced at his watch. His heart sank. Without hesitation, Wade turned and rushed out of the building.
He searched the area where Alicia had tossed his phone and eventually found it under the bushes near her
ward’s window.
Switching it on, Wade saw several missed calls from Charles and Bradley. Yet none came from Janice.
He had expected Janice to be the one flooding his phone with calls. The absence unsettled him, but there was no time to dwell on it. Wade jumped into his car and sped toward the wedding venue.
Normally, even if the groom was late, the schedule could be adjusted slightly. Guests would wait. Wade was certain he could still make it if he hurried.
With that thought, he slammed his foot on the gas pedal.
Wade was usually cautious, never exceeding the speed limit no matter how pressed for time. But guilt toward Janice and rising panic pushed him past his limits. He nearly collided with other vehicles several times.
If not for his superb driving skills, Wade might have ended up in a serious accident.
The only thought in his mind was to get back to Janice as quickly as possible. In the end, he covered the half- hour drive in less than 20 minutes.
When he arrived, the sound of piano music drifted from the hall. The parking lot was still filled with expensive cars. Everything seemed to be proceeding as planned.
Wade exhaled in relief. He hadn’t expected to feel so nervous. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he stepped out of
the car.
Striding quickly toward the hall, his lips curved upward. He thought of how he and Janice were finally about to be married. From this moment on, things would surely turn for the better.
But just as he reached the entrance, Wade ran into Bradley, who was coming out.
Bradley’s expression hardened the instant he saw Wade. His eyes carried a conflicted look.
Wade frowned. “Why are you out here?”
Bradley realized Wade had no idea what had happened earlier. He had assumed Wade wasn’t coming back–that Alicia mattered more to him. Yet Wade had returned, rushing as fast as he could.
Could it be that the one Wade truly cared about… was Janice?
Bradley’s face darkened. “What are you doing here?”
Wade’s frown deepened. “What nonsense are you talking about? Shouldn’t I be present for my own wedding?”
He didn’t want to waste time joking around with Bradley. Wade lowered his head and adjusted his boutonniere.
Janice was meticulous about details. She would be upset if he appeared disheveled. Earlier, Alicia had tried to rip off the boutonniere in a fit, but Wade had stopped her.
Straightening his suit and tie, Wade exhaled slowly. His nerves tightened at the thought of finally marrying Janice.
“I’m going in now,” he said, reaching for the door.
Bradley stopped him. “There’s no need. She’s gone.”
Wade shot a look over his shoulder at him.
Bradley drew a deep breath. “To be precise, Janice has chosen to marry someone else. Wade, I think it’s over between you two.”
The words hit Wade like a blow.
He froze, his face darkening as he tried to process the news. Veins bulged at his temples. “What nonsense are you spouting? This is my wedding day, Bradley! Watch what you say!”
Wade rarely lost his temper, but now he looked anxious and flustered.
Bradley could feel the storm of emotions radiating from him. He walked to the door and pushed it open. “I called you multiple times, but you never answered. Or perhaps you never even thought about answering.”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.