Love’s Unexpected Arrival The Bride Who Came Knocking by Rochelle

Chapter 21 You’ve Been Waiting for a While

Music and dance began in the dining room. The light kept flickering. Soothing and dynamic songs were played. Many men and women jumped on the dancing floor, dancing with the beats. Maria sat on the sofa and placed the glass on the coffee table in front of the sofa. She reached out her hand to rub her ankles. As the heels were too high, her feet hurt so much. “Although you’ve ascended to the upper class, you still can’t change your bad habits.” It was Ruby’s voice. She sat opposite Maria, held the glass elegantly, and sipped at the wine. She raised her jaw and gloated. “I’m gonna marry Chris!” She couldn’t help but want to tell Maria the good news. Maria found it funny. She lifted her eyes. “I’ve called you Mrs. Anderson long ago. Why are you so unconfident?” “Maria, you’d better be confident to the end. Look, Mr. Cullen is standing together with Ms. White. They make a perfect couple!” Ruby looked at Ashley, who was holding Hawk’s arm with a smile and scoffed at Maria. “The woman by Mr. Anderson’s side isn’t worse than Ms. White. Though Ms. White is lovely and innocent, she’s more attractive.” Maria fought back. She didn’t hate Ruby or think Ruby ruined Chris and her relationship. True love wouldn’t be influenced by anything. But she disliked Ruby and looked down on women like her. To achieve some purposes, Ruby could kneel and behave pitifully. Once she succeeded, she would turn her head. It was too disgusting. Ruby looked over and tried to see where Chris was. Chris told her that he would have a small chat with Blair Brock. Though the Anderson Group was strong and big, Erus City was new to Chris. Ruby was supportive of Chris’s career. Chris left her, and she came to ridicule Maria desperately. She wanted to show her exclusive control over Chris at any time. She was overjoyed today as Chris told her about their marriage. She felt that she was about to embrace her bright future. When she saw Chris holding a woman in purple, dancing, she was fumed with anger. She clenched her fists and glared. Maria laughed, “Mrs. Anderson, you should calm down. Men are born to be dissolute. Why aren’t you being magnanimous?” Ruby glared at Maria and strode to Chris. She wasn’t in the mood to mock Maria now. She had to know who the woman in the purple evening gown was. When Ruby left, Maria looked at her back and shook her head gently. A woman in love was pathetic and pitiful. So what? Life was hard. Everyone struggled in this world. It had nothing to do with Maria. She took out her phone and sent a message via Line to Daniel. Maria: “Is everything all right with Mark?” Daniel: “He’s alright. Don’t worry!” Maria: “Is he still asleep?” Daniel: “Yes. The doctor checked him and found nothing wrong. Mark should wake up before tomorrow.” “Good!” Maria was less worried. She hoped the banquet could end early today so she could see Mark at the hospital. She hoped he would recover as soon as possible. “You’ve been waiting for me for a while.” Hawk’s voice sounded. He stood tall in front of Maria and smiled. “It’s nothing!” Maria smiled. “I’m sorry! Let’s make a round and go back first. It won’t be impolite.” Hawk curved his arm, and Maria stood up and held his arm.