Chapter 173 It’s my fault

For so long, the Maxwell massive mansion had never been so lively as it was that evening.

The enormous ballroom was decorated in a timeless and romantic theme, with a grand staircase leading up to a second–floor balcony, all–white floral decor and table linens, grand chandeliers, and crystal lamps.

All guests wore all neutral colors to blend in with the elegant theme, and even though guests had started arriving an hour ago, more were still coming.

The orchestra was playing soft classical music, and the guests enjoyed the scenery while they waited.

Slowly Peach’s eyelids shut as the makeup artist rubbed on the eyeshadow, and when Peach finally them again, there was still that smile plastered on the artist’s face as she admired her work.

The room door suddenly burst open and Mrs. Maxwell, Miss Grace, and all the ladies from the book club entered the room, their laughter widening Peach’s smile.

“Elijah is a lucky groom… His bride is really pretty.” One of the ladies said as they stood by watching Peach like some fascinating art piece.

“Of course, my son is lucky!” Mrs. Maxwell boastfully said, a look of pride on her face. “He finally learned to have good taste.”

A chuckle escaped Peach’s lips at the praise, and then she blinked back her tears, trying not to break down in front of the others.

For a while, the women stood there entertaining Peach and then Mrs. Maxwell noticed how Miss Grace was staring at her daughter, and she hastily told the other women, “Let go, and let our bride

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get dressed!”

Staring after Mrs. Maxwell as she drove the other women away, Miss Grace smiled softly, and when Lisa looked back for a second and their eyes locked, Miss Grace whispered, “Thank you.”

“Let’s get you into your gown,” Miss Grace said when it was just her and Peach in the room.

Taking off the hanger a long white off–the–shoulder embroidery v -neck corset sequin a–line gown, Miss Grace smiled and said, “ Even though it’s my second time putting you in a wedding gown, I can’t believe how excited I am to do it again.”

“And I didn’t expect marrying Elijah for the second time to be just as emotional as the first time.” Peach said, beaming as her emotions bubbled up once more.

A moment later, after slipping the weightless gown on her body, Peach smiled as she curved her stomach, and her mother said, Look who’s finally showing?”

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“I can’t believe I have been creating a little human in me for five months now…” Peach whispered. “I never knew a love like this existed until I felt Little Munchkin’s first kick. I can’t explain it-”

“It’s called unconditional love, honey.”

“Right… That sums it.”

After a silent moment, Peach said, “You should head downstairs. I will join you in a second.”

Nodding, Miss Grace then kissed her daughter’s forehead before leaving, closing the door behind herself.

smiled at the mirror and then

her bouquet and drew a

a sense

wedding?” Mr. Maxwell

first, even if it’s our second, third, or fourth.” Elijah said with a smile. “I can’t wait to spend the rest

he noticed Miss Grace approaching them, he immediately walked over to

a moment.” Miss

reassuring grin.

uneasy, he returned a

when she stopped at the top of the stairs, she locked eyes with him, and they both

mouthed out to her with a

in a split second, he saw a face he had forgotten about, but immediately recognized even though she was

Peach, his eyes bulged, and Elijah screamed, “Peach, behind you!”

his desperate cry, Peach turned around to face her, and that’s when Melina pushed her, causing Peach to lose her

to fall, she grabbed Melina’s wirst, but gravity won, and they both lost their balance, falling down the stairs.

he watched Peach fall backward, and he ran for her, sliding on his heel to catch her, but her head landed on his hands, and yet her back hit the

her, Melina fell flat on her back, hitting the ground hard and losing consciousness, blood rolling from the deep cut on the back of

streaming down her eyes as she weakly raised

moist eyes, Elijah immediately lifted her off

my God, blood is rolling down her legs.” Someone

baby,” Peach whimpered as she leaned her head against his shoulder, squeezing his arm tightly as she shuddered. uncontrollably. “Please, God no… Not my baby…”

to his mind, but he couldn’t … For Peach, he refused to shed the tears that ached his heart, and all he could say was,

down as she watched Elijah run with Peach out of the room, and when Mrs. Maxwell noticed her, She hurried over to her.

women rushed into each other’s arms, weeping and hugging tightly as

he is, Mr. Maxwell looked over at Melina and then said to one of his men, “Get her off

hell allowed this mad woman in my house. Check

second before stepping forward toward Mr. Maxwell, saying. “I didn’t know she was mad and dangerous. We… We met at a club last night…

Mr. Maxwell’s fist slammed into his neck,

my, the governor’s son…” A guest

standing right there and not doing anything..!”

shouted. “Everyone get out!!!

twice, guests started hurrying out of the ballroom until it was only Mr. Maxwell,

Mr. Maxwell said, looking directly at

the waiting room, Elijah was sitting there, dry blood stuck on his skin, and

couldn’t move, he was afraid that he might start

nightmare that he gets to

catching her,” Elijah said as tears

have seen this coming, Elijah …”

then he mumbled, “Melina is my ex, I was the want who propose to Peach the second time… the damn party was my idea… how is it not my fault that my wife and my baby

Mrs.

Elijah finally broke down, the sound of his sniffs ringing

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