Raymond blocked Antonio from getting any closer to Lilian. Smiling, Lilian said to Antonio, "No need to explain. Today is your big day; it wouldn't be right to leave your bride hanging. You have my blessings."
Lilian tugged at Raymond's sleeve. "Raymond, let's get out of here. I don't belong here."
"Agreed. Antonio, all the best in your married life," Raymond said warmly as he encircled Lilian with his arm and turned to leave.
"No, I won't let you go!" Antonio, in a desperate bid to stop them, exclaimed.
"Antonio, you can't just abandon me!" At that moment, Sadie, veiled and fuming, stormed down from the stage and clutched Antonio's arm.
With hostility in her eyes, Sadie glared at Lilian and snapped, "Didn't you promise never to show your face to Antonio again? Are you proud
