Mandy confidently approached Bradleyâs hospital room, clutching a bridal gown catalog. She paused at the door before gently knocking ceremonially.
âCome in,â Bradley said, his voice distant.
Mandy took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and stepped closer to Bradley, catalog in hand.
âMr. Warner, my brother wanted me to give this to you.â
Bradley glanced at the catalog she extended and raised an eyebrow. âWhatâs this?â
Mandy smiled slyly and replied, âIsnât this what you wanted?â
Bradley quickly skimmed the catalog, tracing the pages with his slender fingers. His mind wandered to an image of Esther in a gown by Anna Vanderbilt. He closed the catalog dismissively and commented, âI prefer traditional wedding attire over a typical gown.â Mandy retorted with a hint of sarcasm, âDo you think we have a choice, Mr. Warner?â
âMandy, Iâll discuss the wedding attire directly with your brother,â Bradley replied.
A touch of charm appeared in his deep eyes as he added, âIâve been married twice, and both times the brides wore gowns. I want to create a special and unforgettable wedding for us.
Internally, Mandy rolled her eyes. She thought, âThanks a lot, Bradley. Youâve already given me a memorable wedding-the one where you publicly abandoned me, ruining my reputation. Otherwise, why would I have changed my name from Liliane to Mandy?â
She considered embarrassing Bradley at their wedding but decided against it.
Her focus returned to her primary goal: bringing down Esther and Bradley. After enduring numerous surgeries and identity alterations, she had to succeed in her revenge quest.
âIf Mr. Warner prefers traditional attire, I have no objections,â Mandy said, briefly glancing his way. âBut think it over carefully. Changing your mind later wonât be an option.â
Placing the bridal catalog on the bedside table, Bradley met her gaze with an uncharacteristically warm look. âMandy, Iâll take responsibility for the rest of your life.â
âI hope you meet my brotherâs expectations, then,â Mandy replied.
She hummed to herself and headed back to the hospital room she shared with Esther, eager to show how attentive Bradley had been.
As she approached the room, she heard Felixâs unmistakable, cheerful voice calling, âMommy, Mommy.â
Mandyâs brow furrowed slightly as she gently pushed the door open.
Felix was in Estherâs arms as he looked up upon her arrival.
Seeing Felix, the word âungratefulâ flashed through Mandyâs mind. She had raised him for years despite not being his biological mother. True, they had nannies and maids, but she had never treated him poorly. Yet, the moment he learned she wasnât his birth mother, he rushed into Estherâs arms. How infuriating!
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