Marcel Hoover, once the admired heartthrob of their school, had always been the secret love of Kendall, who kept her feelings hidden out of shyness. After Marcel left the country for studies abroad, they lost contact, but recently, Kendall discovered that Marcel had feelings for her all along and that their upcoming marriage was actually his idea. Over the past two weeks, their relationship grew rapidly, with Marcel’s gentle and sincere nature helping Kendall heal from the shadow of her past with Elijah.
As the wedding day arrives, Kendall feels happy and ready, holding Marcel’s hand with warmth and love. Meanwhile, Elijah lands and heads straight to the wedding venue, desperate to find Kendall. Despite the beautiful setting filled with flowers and lights, Elijah’s focus remains solely on locating her. Haley, a bridesmaid, advises him to stay put and avoid causing trouble, but Elijah’s anxiety grows as he cannot find Kendall among the guests.
Feeling isolated, Elijah sits alone, nervously tapping his fingers, while people notice him and try to engage. When a girl asks to add him on Facebook, he declines, mentioning he has a girlfriend. This statement surprises him, stirring confusion and pain as he wonders if Kendall could still be his girlfriend. He reaches out to his friends via group chat, expressing his intention to win Kendall back, receiving supportive messages urging him to move on from Tiffany and focus on Kendall.
Chapter 17
Marcel Hoover had always been the heartthrob of their school, adored by countless girls who dreamed of being noticed by him. Kendall, however, had kept her feelings hidden, loving him quietly from a distance, too shy and uncertain to ever confess.
When Marcel left the country to pursue his studies abroad, their connection faded into silence, and they lost contact completely.
Now, to her astonishment, she had discovered that Marcel had harbored feelings for her all along—and that this marriage was actually his idea.
In just the past two weeks, their relationship had blossomed rapidly, growing stronger with each passing day.
Marcel’s gentle nature and thoughtful gestures gradually helped Kendall emerge from the long shadow cast by Elijah. She found herself surprised by how endearing the boy she had once admired from afar had become—so tender and sincere.
“Kendall, are you ready?” Marcel’s soft, warm voice pulled her out of her daydream.
She looked up, a bright smile spreading across her face, lighting her eyes with happiness. “I’m ready.”
Taking her hand in his, Marcel’s gaze held nothing but love. “Then let’s go, my bride.”
Kendall squeezed his hand firmly, feeling a comforting wave of warmth flood her heart. At last, she felt as if she had found the happiness she had long sought.
Meanwhile, Elijah’s plane touched down, and as soon as he stepped off, he headed straight for the wedding venue.
Once there, his eyes scanned the crowd restlessly, his heart pounding fiercely, as if something inside him was being crushed.
The venue was breathtaking—lavished with flowers, shimmering lights, and soft music that created a magical, almost surreal atmosphere.
But Elijah barely noticed any of it. His sole focus was to find Kendall.
Haley approached him with a gentle pat on his shoulder. “I’m going to change into my bridesmaid dress now. There’s still so much to do. Just stay here and don’t cause any trouble.”
Elijah nodded silently, still searching desperately for Kendall’s familiar face among the guests.
No matter how hard he looked, she was nowhere to be found.
“You should have seen her true colors earlier. Tiffany isn’t worth your time at all.”
This chapter delicately unravels the tender evolution of Kendall and Marcel’s relationship, highlighting the quiet strength of love that grows from unspoken feelings and gentle understanding. Kendall’s journey from silent admiration to embracing her happiness with Marcel reflects a poignant healing from past shadows, reminding us that sometimes, love finds us when we least expect it, offering warmth and hope in the most unexpected moments.
At the same time, Elijah’s arrival and internal turmoil reveal the complexity of lingering emotions and the struggle to let go. His restless search for Kendall and the bittersweet realization of their changed bond underscore the chapter’s themes of acceptance and moving forward. Together, these intertwined stories paint a heartfelt portrait of love’s challenges and its power to transform, even amidst uncertainty and longing.
The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled emotions swirling around Kendall, Marcel, and Elijah as the wedding day unfolds. Kendall’s newfound happiness with Marcel is fragile, shadowed by the unresolved feelings and intentions of Elijah, who has returned with a determined heart and a plan to win her back. The tension between past and present relationships will heighten, creating an emotional storm that challenges each character’s resolve.
As Elijah maneuvers through the wedding venue, his internal struggle and the decisions he faces will bring unexpected complications. Meanwhile, Marcel’s calm and loving presence may be tested as the past threatens to collide with the present. Readers can anticipate moments of vulnerability, confrontations, and the stirring of emotions that could redefine the bonds between these intertwined lives. The delicate balance of love, regret, and hope will keep hearts racing until the very end.

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