My Sweet Seduction novel Chapter 11

A FEW HOURS after the wedding, guests went straight to the Pavilion de Saavedra, where the reception will be held. I decided to sit in a corner that was not too crowded as I quietly sipped the wine in the glass I was holding.

“Why don’t you join them?”

I suddenly turned to the source of the voice. Lawrence stood beside me, holding a glass of champagne. I sipped my wine instead of answering.

“Don’t drink too much, Margaux,” he reminded me.

I frowned at him and took another glass from a passing waiter.

“It’s just wine, Lawrence,” I answered sparingly. I was about to drink again, but he snatched it and drank it straight. I just felt sorry for him for what he did.

Then he suddenly took off his coat and covered it on my skin.

“Thanks,” I murmured.

“You look pretty as always,” he said in his husky voice.

I looked up at him. He has a pleasant expression.

“It’s getting colder here.” He gently took my hand and guided me out of the pavilion.

But we stopped because of the couple coming in.

“Lawrence!” the woman called him happily, then kissed him on the cheek.

“I’m glad you’re here, Sarah. I’m sure Carrick will be happy to see you!” Lawrence said.

My attention was drawn to the woman’s maternity dress that could no longer hide the swelling of the abdomen.

“Ah, brother, I’d like you to meet Lester, my fiancé,” her introduction to the man next to her.

There was a long silence between the four of us. The two men stared at each other. Lester was the first to avert his eyes and look at Lawrence and me, who were holding hands. I swallowed and averted my eyes. I still feel the pain of what he did to me, but I will get used to it. I just have to pretend that I already accept what happened between Lester and me.

“By the way, this is Margaux Collins, my date for tonight,” Lawrence said.

I looked at Lawrence in shock, then at Lester. I saw the shock in Lester’s eyes; it made my eyebrows raised. I want to show him that I am not miserable even if he leaves me. I want to show that I’m capable of accepting that he belongs with someone else, and someday I will be someone’s everything.

I closed my eyes tightly as they said goodbye to Lawrence. I took big steps when I started walking. I could also feel the look of some visitors on me. My heart wanted to explode with anger because Lester explicitly exposed the woman he traded for me in public.

Until I heard Lawrence’s voice beside me. “Take my hand.” Then he quickly grabbed my palm.

We remained silent the whole time even though we had already left the pavilion and continued walking. Until we stopped at the ancestral house.

“Why are we here?” I asked him curiously.

“I just need to unwind.” His voice melted away my insecurities and hatred.

We stepped inside. I can’t help but admire the old style of the house. It is obviously kept clean because there is no noticeable dust or dirt around it. I walked towards the large veranda and inhaled the fresh air.

“You can breathe here,” he said before raising both hands on the ledge and looking away.

“I can’t thank you enough for what you did,” I sincerely said.