As silence ensued, the place was engulfed by an awkward atmosphere.
The pastor looked at her and repeated the words of marriage officiation for the bride. Nevertheless, Joan was suddenly as motionless as a statue and could not utter any words.
What's the matter with her?ls she going back on her word?
"Joan Watts!" Jake leaned closer to her ear and raised his voice.
"She's not willing!" In a split second, the main door of the church was flung open. Everyone was stunned by the sudden emergence of Larry, Caspian and Jessica.
The moment Larry came into sight, Joan's eyes lit up instinctively as her lips curved into a sweet, charming smile.
At that very moment, it struck Jake that Joan would never be able to get Larry out of her mind, even after she had lost her memories! Looks like I would never be able to defeat Larry and take over his place in her heart!
"Joan Watts, come with me," Larry stretched out his right hand and said gently. Joan was momentarily bedazzled by his loving gaze.
All the guests gaped as they were overwhelmed by the scene.
Jake tightened his grip on Joan's hand as if he was fearing that she would vanish into thin air at any moment.
What for? Looks like the bride does not have any feelings for him. What is the point of forcing her to walk down the aisle with him? The pastor shook his head and moved aside to take a seat.
"Jake, I'm really sorry," Joan mumbled sheepishly.
"No way! Joan Watts, you can't follow him and leave me alone! You've promised me earlier to be my wife, haven't you? You ever mentioned that you dreamt of having a happy family with adorable kids. Have you forgotten everything?" Jake's voice quivered as he yelled at Joan.
I have put so much effort into all these; yet, it still ends up in failure?No wayll can't let Larry Norton defeat me!
"Jake, I really appreciate you for everything that you have done for me all this while. However, I can't deceive myself. Being grateful is different from love. You're the one forcing me to marry you all this while, but I don't have any special feelings for you..." Joan tried to explain to him by
all means.
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