Spencer's POV:
Today was David and Icey's wedding.
I watched as they exchanged vows and put their wedding bands on each other's finger. Then, David lifted Icey's veil and kissed her gently.
The guests applauded and cheered and gave the newlyweds their sincerest wishes. As the maid of honor and the best man, Vivian and I fulfilled our wedding tasks and were happy to see off David and Icey officially as husband and wife.
Charles was standing right next to me. As usual, he looked attractive and dignified in a suit, but his eyes were colder than usual, like they were attached to a lifeless machine.
I sighed and patted him on the shoulder.
Among the three of us, Charles used to be the happiest one. But when James passed away and Scarlett left a year ago, he was suddenly plunged into a bottomless pit of despair. James's death was difficult on everyone, especially the elders of the Moore family.
I heard that Alice had tried to contact Scarlett but hadn't been able to.
As the days passed, Charles just isolated himself more and more. He refused to spend time with me and David, and he only worked day and night.
Suddenly, Charles stood up and left.
I frowned and followed him.
He headed to the garden, approached the swing set, and stood there like a statue.
I walked to him and fiddled with the swing's chains.
Then, I pushed the swing even if there was no one on it.
Charles grabbed the chain and held the swing still. "I brought their wedding gift. Will you tell David later?"
I didn't say anything right away.
Charles raised his head and flashed me an icy look that made me shiver. "I want to be alone for a while, Spencer."
I sighed, nodded, and left the garden.
On my way back to the church, I ran into Vivian who seemed to be headed to the garden. "No. Don't go out there. Let's take a walk someplace else."
Vivian was confused. "Why?"
I took her hand and towed her away without answering her question. "Have you broken up with your boyfriend yet?"
In the past year, Vivian and I had ended our sexual, no-strings-attached relationship. She was in a relationship now, just not with me.
Vivian withdrew her hand and squinted at me. "Why do you care?"
"Maybe we can try being together."
"Nice try, Spencer. I haven't broken up with my boyfriend. In fact, things are going great between us." Vivian chuckled and walked past me.
I wanted to run after her, but somebody stopped me. I turned around and saw the dashing groom, David.
He asked, "Where's Charles?"
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