Chapter 15 Rage clouded Elliot's mind , but there was nothing he could do . He knew this number must have been blocked by Nora by then , too . But how could she just end things when he never even agreed to break up ? How was it fair that she started the relationship and ended it without giving him a say ? Elliot's eyes darkened , and only one thought remained in his mind - he wasn't giving up . He tracked down the class president from Nora's university days and managed to get her family address out of him Just as he was getting ready to head out , his phone suddenly rang He glanced at the screen - it Was Claire . He hesitated for a moment , but in the end , he turned around and went to Claire's place first . He told himself it was fine . He'd handle things quickly at Claire's , then go find Nora . There was no way he was going to let her marry someone else . What he didn't expect was that it would end up setting him back three whole days before he could go look for Nora . By the time he finished handling everything for Claire , it was already the day of Nora's wedding . Three days passed quickly . Before long . Nora and Lucas were holding their wedding reception at a hotel not far from their home . The timeline had been tight , but Lucas didn't cut any corners . He made sure everything - the wedding photos , reception , dress , rings , and even their new home - was ready and perfect . On the morning of the wedding , Nora and Lucas arrived at the hotel early to get dressed and have their hair and makeup done . Lucas left greeting guests entirely to his parents , insisting on staying by Nora's side the whole time . As the makeup artist finished her work , Nora caught Lucas watching her intently in the mirror and couldn't help but tease , " Lucas , you've got everything so perfectly planned . You didn't just start getting all this ready after I came back , did you ? " He cleared his throat and looked away . Of course , it hadn't all been last - minute . He'd been planning for this moment for a long time . He'd bought the rings , the dress , and even the house well in advance . If Nora had chosen to marry someone else , he would have kept all of it tucked away forever . But if she chose him , he'd give her everything the very first moment she said yes . As for everything else , he started preparing it the day Nora said she was switching the groom . Chapter 15 2/2 Nora could tell from the way he avoided her eyes that she'd hit the nail on the head , and that only made her more curious . He had admitted he liked her , but he never said when it all began . She always felt like there was a part of the story she was missing . Lucas caught the thoughtful look on her face and guessed right away what she was thinking . Right then , the makeup artist finished up and began packing her brushes , offering a compliment as she did . " Ms. Graham , your skin is perfect . I barely had to do a thing . You might be the easiest bride I've ever worked with . " Lucas stepped forward and gave Nora a quick kiss on the lips , making her face flush bright red Pleased with her reaction , he grinned from ear to ear . " Well , of course . Just look at who I get to call my wife . Nora gave him a playful punch to the chest . " Lucas Reynolds ! " He clutched his chest and pretended to be mortally wounded . " Honey , are you trying to murder your husband ? " Worried she had actually hurt him , she reached out to check , but he caught her hand and pressed . a kiss to her knuckles . " Honey , why did you call me by my full name ? " He gave her his best wounded look , hamming it up until she just rolled her eyes at him . The makeup artist chuckled , reminded them not to mess up the makeup , and quietly slipped out to give them some privacy . They joked around for a little while longer , and Lucas finally left the room to get ready just before the ceremony was about to begin .