Betrayal At The Altar (Rachel and David)
Chapter 826

Chapter 826

Chapter 826

“Wedding Rachel was slightly stunned.

Seeing her blank expression, Mr Chadwick explained patiently. “It’s Mr. Lucas’ wedding.”

Hearing that Rachel immediately understood.

She felt that the relationship between Miriam and Lucas had improved by leaps and bounds and at thespeed of light.

Rachel thought to herself. “Tve been away for only a week, yet Miriam and Lucas begin to plan theirwedding! How could

that be

She stopped her thoughts from running wild and walked into the house.

As soon as Rachel entered the house, she heard a soft voice. “I dont have any intention of forcing you.If you’re unwilling, we can hold the wedding later

There was a hint of humble flattery and compromise in the words.

For some reason, Rachel suddenly thought of the time when she was with Louis.

To be honest, when she found Louis and learned that the Smith family was in a dilemma, she decidedto help Louis only out of gratitude.

However, after living with Louis for some time. Rachel began to rely on him and regarded that kind ofdependence as love.

Gradually, she began to lose herself. She kept giving in and accommodating herself to Louis withoutany bottom line, causing her to almost forget her identity.

The Waller family could be considered a top-tier wealthy family in Ceneturz. As for the marriagealliance, the Johnson family was out of its league and benefited more than the Waller family. Logicallyspeaking, the Johnsons would naturally be respectful to Miriam and try their best to satisfy all herneeds.

There was no reason for Miriam to be so humble in front of the Johnsons.

Rachel knew that it was just because of Miriam’s affection for Lucas.

However, even so. Lucas couldn’t make use of Miriam’s affection for him to push his luck

Just as Rachel was hesitating if he should rush up and teach Lucas a lesson, she heard Lucas say,“Tm against holding a wedding so early not because I don’t want to marry you, but because I feel that itis too rushed. Many things haven’t been prepared well, and I’m worried that I won’t be able to give youa grand wedding.”

Even if it was just a marriage alliance, Lucas knew very well that even if there was no love betweenMiriam and him, as Miriams husband, he should do what he should do.

Therefore. Lucas thought that he was responsible and obligated to provide Miriam with a decentwedding and protect her dignity.

Hearing that, Miriam lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in them. “Alright, I’ll inform my parents tocome over and discuss the wedding.”

“Ill listen to you.” Lucas said. “It’s getting windy outside. Let’s go back to the house.”

Miriam nodded. She reached out and wanted to take Lucas’ arm, yet Lucas turned around and leftdirectly without looking at Miriam

Looking at her empty hand, Miriam suddenly felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart.

“Ill stay outside for some fresh air. You can go back first, Miriam said.

When Lucas heard that, he turned around and glanced at Miriam. He did not say anything and onlynodded before leaving.

Miriam stared at Lucas back for a long time.

As a man and as a husband. Lucas did well.

Lucas would stand beside Miriam and consider her needs, but Miriam knew that Lucas didn’t do thatbecause of his love for her. It was just because of his sense of duty and mission.

Miriam had always thought that as long as she loved Lucas enough, it didn’t matter even if he didn’tlove her.

But now, facing Lucas’s cold attitude, Miriam could not help but reflect on herself. Was she too naiveand thought too simply’

Whether it was love or marriage, it had always been a thing between two people. A one-sidedrelationship would only be meaningless.

Miriam did not regret it. It was just that she did not know what to do to arouse Lucas’ interest in her,

Miriam sighed faintly. She turned to look at the roses swaying in the wind and poked them gently withher finger. “Do you think I’m stupid either?”

She thought, “Lucas is clearly not a cold person, and he shows his true feelings toward Rachel. Butwhy is he like an iceberg that will not melt forever in front of me

As Miriam was thinking, a cold voice came from behind. “Miss Waller.”

Hearing the voice, Miriam jumped in shock. She thought that she was the only one there and did notexpect there to be

someone else.

She thought. “Did what I said just now be heard by others?”

A trace of panic flashed across Miriam’s eyes. However, when she saw Rachel, her anxious heartsuddenly relaxed.

Miriam caressed her chest gently and heaved a sigh of relief. The corners of her lips curled up into afaint smile. “So it’s

you.”

She was almost scared to death.

Rachel smiled and walked over. “Do you regret your decision back then?”

When Miriam heard that, the smile on her face faded a little. She lowered her eyes and smiled self-deprecatingly. “Do you think I deserve it?”

“No, I don’t.” Rachel looked at Miriam with a hint of pity in her eyes.

Sure enough, when people met love, no matter how proud they were, they would also lower their headsand become timid and self-doubting.

“I just think that you might as well be bolder, Rachel said. “Since you’ve decided to be with Lucas, youshould be braver and express your affection for him. It’s not embarrassing to be more active. It’s betterto be proactive than to miss the chance, isn’t it?”

Miriam raised her eyes and looked at Rachel. After pondering for a long time, she said calmly, ‘It’s goodto take the initiative, but I’m afraid that he will misunderstand and think that I’m not reserved enough.I’m worried that I’ll be hated…”

Miriam said inwardly. “In the eyes of people who like me, my rash initiative can be taken as cuteness.

“But in the eyes of people who don’t like me, it is a shameless act.

Miriam was worried that her actions would backfire.

“Have you ever heard of a saying?” Rachel raised her eyebrows slightly. “Sincerity is the ultimatemove. I believe that as long as you are sincere enough, no one will look down on you. Moreover, if youdon’t reveal your true feelings, I’m afraid that a blockhead like Lucas won’t be able to notice them forthe rest of his life.”

Rachel was not belittling Lucas deliberately.

Lucas was as clean as a piece of white paper in terms of relationships. If he were to comprehend therelationships between men and women one day, he would probably become immortal.

Miriam took the opportunity to ask the question that had been puzzling her for a long time. “Did youtake the initiative to

woo David?”

In Miriam’s impression, David had never been interested in women, and his personality was cold andindifferent. It was hard for Miriam to imagine that David would take the initiative to pursue women.

Rachel thought for a moment. “I don’t think either of us took the initiative. We make efforts together.”

When Rachel first met David, she was indeed stunned by his handsome face. Later on, it seemed thatDavid took the initiative to get along with her, but in fact, she had given him a chance and allowed himto pursue her tacitly.

“The prerequisite to make efforts together is that the two people have a good impression of each other.Miriam supported her cheek with one hand and looked at the horizon that was dyed red by the settingsun in the distance, sighing faintly. “But I have a genuine unrequited love.”

Rachel turned to look at Miriam and smiled, “But Lucas has given you a chance to get close to him. Ifyou don’t do anything, won’t you be wasting such a good opportunity?”

Hearing that, Miriam’s eyes lit up slightly.

She thought, “It is said that first came, first served. Now that I seized the initiative, it would indeed be alittle unreasonable if I did nothing.”