Chapter27 Why ? I couldnt help but ask . Samuel looked back at me . My mom says shopping cheers a woman up when shes down . Freddy piped up , Count me in . Im also feeling down . Samuel playfully nudged him aside and then he steered me off . On the way , I tried to explain the whole story , but Samuel cut me off , Its water under the bridge . I dont want you picking at old scars . Trust me . I dont mind it . Id rather hear more about how you praise me as a man of integrity . That really hits the spot . Keep those compliments coming ! he joked , and it made me laugh . We returned with so much stuff from our shopping spree . The cars trunk and back seat were both stuffed . Freddy , a little jealous , cuddled my cat and made fun of us . The tense mood brought by Antonio was soon overshadowed by the laughter . On our wedding day , Antonio and Alicia were there . They were on the guest list this time . Antonio , with a cast on his leg , was leaning on Alicia for support . Security was all over them , making sure they didnt make any unexpected moves . I looked at Samuel with confusion , but he shrugged it off Easier to keep an eye on them here . Less chance for drama . Freddy curled his lip . You Chapter27 just wanted them to witness the wedding with their own eyes so they would feel more devastated . As we swapped rings , chaos broke out on Antonios end . He gave Alicia a push . She hit her head on the tables edge and bled , but he didnt even glance at her . It was the same thing at Alicias welcome back bash . When he moved so abruptly that the soup spilled all over me , he didnt even turn his head but rushed out to chase after Alicia . Antonio wanted to charge over and shout , but the security was on him , pinning him back . They covered his mouth to stifle his cries . The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned out any signs of his resistance . After the wedding ceremony ended , I walked up to them . Staring at the awkward Alicia , I asked her calmly , Look at us now . Do we still look alike ? She just gaped at me and then broke into a mix of tears and laughter . Who cares if we look alike ? The person he truly loved was never either of us . Antonio shot her a glare . Bullshit . I did love you , but that was then . Graces the one I love now. Youre the one who messed up by coming back . You ruined everything and caused trouble between Grace and me . I cut in , Antonio , cut the act . Ive been to your study . Antonio widened his eyes . He crumpled to the ground , speechless . Samuel and I walked away together . Chapter27 Barely had we moved when Samuel joked , Lets go . Weve got a crowd waiting to play the wedding game . I playfully pinched his arm , and he responded by pulling me close for a kiss . Word had it that Antonio laid all the blame on Alicia and made her life a living hell . She lost her job over and over again . Her life was a struggle , and in a moment of despair , she drove into him . His leg , not yet healed from a past break , was crushed , leaving him paralyzed . The Kaufman family hounded Alicia , and with no hope left , she took a leap from the top of the Kaufman Group building , The Kaufman Group lost its successor and got caught up in a murder case . Their stock nosedived , and soon enough , they were forced into bankruptcy by rival companies . Samuel made a call to make sure Antonio survived . When I looked puzzled , he clarified , I always keep my promises . I said hed watch you happy for the rest of your days , and he cant kick the bucket before that . Words failed me . Freddy was right . Samuel was totally cunning . Yet , I was sure he would bring me happiness and a safe place to call home .