Chapter 5 As the words fell , we were both stunned . [ ] A flash of regret crossed Luca's eyes as he reached out to explain . [ ] When his fingertips touched the leather bracelet on my wrist , I snapped awake and stepped back . [ ] This had once been our token of love , but now it burned so hot it made me want to cry . ] Lucia knew when to quit while ahead and weakly stood up : ] " Forget it , Luca . I'm not angry anymore . The rehearsal is about to start . " ] Luca didn't dare look at me , mumbled a response , and hurried away with her . [] That evening , Luca found me . ] " About what happened earlier ... I'm sorry . " [ ] I thought he had come to apologize , but then I saw him produce a paper bag from behind his back . ] Inside was an exquisite veiled hat . ] He avoided my gaze , struggling for a long time before finally speaking : " Lucia hopes the wedding will be perfect . Wear this tomorrow . " ] " That way ... the photos will look good too . " Perhaps I had truly let go , because this time I didn't need to struggle to hide my calm . [ ] " I understand . " ] He was stunned : " Don't you have anything to say ? " ] I paused , thinking of something : " I do . " [ ] " Congratulations on your marriage . " ]] On the wedding day , I ultimately didn't get to be the maid of honor . [ ] Lucia , afraid that even the veil couldn't stop me from stealing the spotlight , arranged for me to serve as wait staff in the hall . [ ] When the wedding march played , I was applauding below the stage . [ ] But for some reason , as Luca walked down the aisle , he kept glancing at my bare wrist . [ ] The leather bracelet that had witnessed our past had long since been thrown into the sea . ] Chapter 5 When it came time for the bouquet toss , Lucia deliberately threw the flowers into my arms in front of everyone . [ ] " Nina , it's been so nice knowing you . " ] " But you're not getting any younger , and youth is limited . I wish you happiness soon , and hope you won't be like before ... " ] Though she didn't say the words " being someone's plaything . " I could read her lips . [ ] Just as I was about to respond , Luca suddenly frowned : " Lucia , don't talk nonsense . Nina's happiness , I - " [ ] " I can give her that ! " ] The hall doors burst open with a bang . Marcus stood with one hand in his pocket , his usually rebellious face showing rare solemnity . [ ] He winked at me and took my hand without question , interlacing our fingers . ] " Honey , I'm here to get you . " ] The entire hall erupted in shock . [ ]