He Said Don’t Wait, So I Married Someone Else Chapter 13

He Said Don’t Wait, So I Married Someone Else Chapter 13

His voice was a steady, solemn vow.
But just then, his phone vibrated again, a short, urgent buzz that felt like a bad omen. I saw a flicker of unease cross his face, though he quickly masked it with a reassuring smile.
The trouble this marriage had brought was far bigger than I had ever imagined.

After the party, as the last taillights disappeared down the long drive, Noah and I stood on the porch.
The world was suddenly, profoundly quiet. The silence between us felt heavy. Now, it was just the two of us.
Husband and wife.
“So…” I began, my voice shakier than I expected.
“So,” he repeated, turning to face me, the corner of his mouth lifting in a faint smile. “Mrs. Caldwell.”
The name was like a stone dropped into a still pond, sending ripples through my chest. I could feel my own heartbeat pick up speed. “That still sounds… a little strange.”
“You’ll get used to it,” he said softly, taking a step closer. “Shall I show you the bedroom?”