Chapter 605
Dwight chose to lie.
Halsey’s tears suddenly fell, her heart sinking with disappointment. How could he lie to her, even now?
Why?
She choked back her sobs.
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Dwight could hear her cries clearly, and his heart tightened. “What’s wrong? Are you crying? Did something happen?”
All the guests were watching Dwight and Rachel, the center of attention for the wedding. But now, standing in front of the pastor, Dwight had abruptly stopped to answer a phone call. The guests began to whisper amongst themselves.
Rachel stepped forward and tugged at his sleeve, whispering urgently, “Everyone’s watching. Whatever it is, you can call back after the wedding.”
Outside, Halsey stood at the door, her voice shaky. “What are you busy with? Are you busy getting married to Rachel?” Dwight’s pupils contracted, and he let out a sharp breath. “You know? Who told you?”
“I’m standing right outside the door!”
What?
Dwight looked up, and saw Halsey standing by the door. She stared at him through tearful eyes, and they locked eyes from across the room.
In that moment, time seemed to stand still.
Dwight had never imagined he’d see Halsey at his wedding. He had been keeping the truth from her, not wanting her to know until after today. He thought once the ceremony was over, everything would be settled.
But now, Halsey was here.
Halsey’s voice trembled. “Why are you marrying her? I don’t believe you’re really marrying her! If you just give me one reason, I’ll believe you.”
Dwight stammered, “I–I…”
At that moment, Jenson stood up from the crowd, clearly annoyed. “Dwight, hurry up and finish the wedding.”
Just then, a man in black hurried over. “Mr. Field, the big shot is here!”
The big shot had arrived!
Jenson looked at Dwight. “The man we’ve been waiting for is here. Finish the ceremony quickly and don’t keep him waiting. I’ll take you to him.”
Dwight gripped his phone tightly. He couldn’t tell Halsey that the situation was dangerous–he needed to get her to leave.
“You need to go home.”
“What about you?” Halsey’s voice cracked between sobs. “Can’t you come with me? I don’t want you marrying Rachel. I don’t want you marrying anyone else! What am I supposed to do if you marry her?”
Dwight’s heart ached. In that moment, he wished he could grow wings and fly to Halsey, hold her, and comfort her.
If he took that step, neither of them would walk away unscathed. He had been patient and biding his time for so long, all for this day.
Yet, he couldn’t.
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Dwight’s voice dropped low. “Please stop crying. After I’m done here, I’ll come find you, okay?
“No! I need you to come home with me! This is your last chance. If you don’t come with me now, F
This was her final ultimatum.
That night, she had told him if he married someone else, she would walk way.
Halsey loved with everything she had, pure and fierce; but if he ket lying to her, hiding things from her, and being with another woman, she couldn’t be with him anymore.
Dwight furrowed his brows “I’m sorry, but I can’t leave with you right now.”
With that, he ended the call.
Rachel, who had been watching quietly, finally sighed in relief. She had known it was Halsey calling and had feared that he would leave, but he didn’t:
