Rescued Me Chapter 19
Rescued Me Novel – Chapter 19 “Five minutes,” my mother whispered, adjusting the veil on my hair. “Just five more minutes, sweetheart.” nodded absentmindedly, staring at my reflection in the mirror.” I was dressed in white, the silk of my gown hugging my body perfectly, lace sleeves trailing down my arms. My hair was pinned in an elegant updo, soft curls framing my face.” I looked like a bride. I felt like a bride. And yet, something weighed on me. A knock at the door made me turn.” One of Cole’s men stood there, his expression unreadable. “There’s someone asking to see you.” My stomach twisted. “Who?” “Mateo.” I stiffened. For a moment, I considered refusing. What was there to talk about? But then, I exhaled, my heart steady. I wasn’t the same Evelyne who once loved him. “I’ll meet him,” I said. He was waiting outside the chapel, his hands shoved into the pockets of his suit. He looked the same, and yet–different. quiet, solemn look, like a man who had finally come to There was no arrogance in his stance, no fire in his eyes. Just terms with his losses. “Evelyne,” he said, his voice softer than I remembered. I crossed my arms. “What do you want, Mateo?” He let out a slow breath. “I just… I needed to see you before everything. I needed to say-” He hesitated. “I’m sorry.” I didn’t respond. I swallowed.” “I know you’ll never forgive me,” he said, a sad smile playing on his lips. “But I wanted you to know that I do regret it. I regret everything.“” For the first time, I didn’t feel anger toward him. Just… nothing.” He was a memory now. A past I had already let go of. “I’m happy now, Mateo,” I said simply. “And you? You’re just someone l’used to know.” His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say more. But he didn’t. He just nodded. And I turned my back on him one last time. Later that night, as I sat in my bridal suite, I heard my phone buzz. I picked it up and stared at the screen. A message. Julienne: Congratulations on your wedding day. I felt something shift inside me. For a second, I wanted to reply. To say thank you. To say I miss you. But I wasn’t ready. Not yet. So I placed the phone down without responding. And as I did, the door opened, and Cole walked in. “Why do you look like you’re deep in thought?” Cole asked, leaning against the doorway. I sighed, shaking my head. “Just… thinking.” He stepped closer, cupping my face in his hands. “Are you nervous?” “A little,” I admitted. “You shouldn’t be,” he murmured. “Tomorrow, you’re marrying me. And I’ll spend the rest of my life making you happy.” My lips curled into a soft smile. “You already do.” He grinned. “Then stop thinking.” And then he kissed me. And just like that–every doubt, every lingering shadow of the past disappeared. The next morning, I stood at the entrance of the chapel, my heart racing. The doors opened, and all eyes turned to me. But I only saw one person.” Cole. He stood at the altar, looking at me like I was the only woman in the world. […]