The long-awaited wedding ceremony started.
All the guests were quiet, and their eyes were focused on the new couple.
The ceremony was as simple as a conventional one. At first, Charles made his entrance to meet Sarah. After the vows, they exchanged their wedding rings and kissed.
Hannah watched them evenly.
Never had she thought that she would witness the wedding of the man, who used to be the one she was certain, and another woman one day. And she thought it was funny.
Susan was jeering at Charles and Sarah through the whole ceremony, which made Hannah feel somewhat happy.
After the ceremony, all the guests were seated for dinner.
Charles and Sarah changed into another suit and began to thank the guests by proposing a toast. Susan was very eager for that, as she wanted to see Charles' and Sarah's facial expressions when they faced Hannah.
"Just dig in." Henry picked up some food for Susan.
Susan's heart was not at dinner at the moment, and she just wanted to enjoy an exciting sight.
"You're getting emaciated." Henry picked up some food for her again, revealing his love for her.
"I'm not emaciated. I just regain my slim figure." Susan said in retort.
"You're too slim."
"No, I'm perfect!" Saying, she held her chest out to prove herself.
Hannah overheard them and she turned around to glance at Manuel unconsciously, only to see him wear a blank expression and just enjoy the food slowly. At that moment, Hannah thought it was good for Manuel not to take that to heart.
Soon, Charles and Sarah came to them. And everyone stood up to toast.
Charles spoke with a lot of high-sounding words, showing his humbleness. Then the festivities started.
He paid no attention to Hannah, not even any eye contact.
Susan began to cause trouble, "I think you should drink with Hannah, Charles."
Charles's countenance changed abruptly, while Sarah beside him looked quite embarrassed.
"Hannah and you were a match made in heaven, which was an accepted fact in Kensbury City. You nearly got married to Hannah. If it were not for…" Susan bit back her words deliberately.
Everyone knew it was Charles' infidelity that caused them separate.
Susan's words put Charles in an extremely awkward situation. However, he couldn't lose his temper, for he was the role at the wedding and he would not like to tarnish his image of gentleness. He suppressed his anger and forced a smile.
Charles was an excellent hypocrite, as he could hold in his temper even in such an awkward situation.
"Fortunately, you didn't get married to Hannah. So you can marry Sarah today. Well, I think you should have a drink with Hannah. I believe Sarah doesn't mind it, right?" Then she said with a scornful laugh.
"Not at all." Sarah steadied her nerves and smiled.
Anyway, conflicts between Sarah and Charles had arisen. Hannah just did it perfectly without harming her image.
Brilliant!
"Manuel," A female voice was heard suddenly.
Manuel turned around and saw Martina. The others looked at Martina too, including Susan.
Susan was hostile to her. She took a glance at Martina and kept eating, trying to ignore her.
"I'm looking for you. Why do you sit here?" Martina had a sour expression. She hated Hannah and Susan very much.
Manuel made no response.
"I couldn't find you here if I didn't accompany Charles. I'll come to you later." Martina didn't ask for Manuel's opinion. She knew he would not agree, so she walked away directly.
Manuel raised his eyes to look at her back for a little while.
Susan noticed his reactions. And she didn't know why Manuel liked Martina. But then, she realized that, no matter how despicable Martina was, she did have real feelings for Manuel. That was enough for Manuel.
Susan always thought it was easy for Manuel to bend. If someone treated him with sincerity, he would do it the same way.
Thinking of that, Susan became somewhat upset. She didn't know why she had been so depressed these days. Life after her divorce from Manuel was not as easy and happy as she had thought.
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