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.

ticked by, Peach smiled at the mirror and then said, “I miss

bouquet and drew a

Elijah’s heartbeat was increasing by the second as a sense of excitement flooded his body, causing sweat to form on his

like it’s your first wedding?” Mr. Maxwell said, patting his son on the back.

my life. Marrying her will always feel like our first, even if it’s our second, third, or fourth.” Elijah said with

walked

will be down in a moment.” Miss Grace gave him a

reassuring grin.

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and his heart relaxed, and when she stopped at the top of the stairs, she locked eyes

mouthed out to her with a smile.

forgotten about, but immediately recognized even though she was wearing

Peach, his eyes bulged, and Elijah screamed, “Peach,

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

wirst, but gravity won, and they both lost their balance, falling down the stairs.

Elijah’s throat as he watched Peach fall backward, and he ran for her, sliding on his heel to catch her, but her head

rush to grab her, Melina fell flat on her back, hitting the ground hard

weakly raised her hand to touch Elijah’s

her off the ground, holding her in his arms.

is rolling down her legs.” Someone cried from

whimpered as she leaned her head against his shoulder, squeezing his arm tightly as she shuddered. uncontrollably. “Please, God

was break down because he knew it was blood, and his baby came to his mind, but he couldn’t … For Peach, he refused to shed the

shut down as she watched Elijah run with Peach out of the room,

arms, weeping and hugging

and then said to one of his men, “Get her

and he shouted, losing control of his emotion, tears blurring his vision, “And I want to know who the hell allowed this mad woman

before stepping forward toward Mr. Maxwell, saying. “I didn’t know she was mad and dangerous. We… We

he choked on the rest of his words when Mr. Maxwell’s fist slammed into his neck, causing him to drop to his

my, the governor’s son…” A guest

right there and not doing

Maxwell shouted. “Everyone get out!!! Please!!!

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

you guys to the hospital.” Mr. Maxwell said, looking directly at

waiting room, Elijah was sitting there, dry blood stuck on his skin, and he looked drained like

move, he was afraid that he might start yelling out

a nightmare that he gets to wake up from.

should have been faster in catching her,” Elijah

seen this coming, Elijah …”

ex, I was the want who propose to Peach the second time… the damn party was my idea… how is it not

please…” Mrs.

down, the sound of his sniffs ringing through the silent

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