The Woman in Red
296 Words
Arielle’s fingers tightened around the marriage certificate.Her heart was pounding so hard it felt painful.
The woman standing at the doorway was stunning tall and elegant .Wrapped in a body-hugging red dress that screamed wealth and confidence.
But it was the fury in her eyes that made Arielle’s breath catch.She looked like someone who had every right to be here.
“Tell her the truth, Elijah!” the woman snapped, storming farther into the room.
Elijah rose from the bed, his face instantly cold.
“Vanessa, leave.”the woman laughed bitterly.
“Leave? After what you’ve done?”Arielle’s gaze moved between them.
“Who is she?” she whispered.Vanessa turned sharply to face her.
“I’m the woman he was supposed to marry.”the entire room spun.Arielle felt the blood drain from her face.
What?She looked at Elijah, searching for denial.
Vanessa folded her arms, her voice dripping with anger.
“You really don’t remember anything, do you?Arielle shook her head slowly, Vanessa’s expression changed For a second, something almost like pity flashed in her eyes.
Then it vanished.
“Of course you don’t,” she muttered.
Elijah stepped forward, his voice low and dangerous.
“That’s enough.”
“No,” Vanessa shot back. “She deserves to know why you married her.”Arielle’s heart thudded painfully.
“Why?” she asked, staring at Elijah he looked directly into her eyes then he said to Arielle
“Because someone tried to kill you last night.The words hit like thunder.
Arielle froze her lips parted…What?”
Vanessa’s laugh was sharp and bitter,
“Now tell her the rest, Elijah.”Elijah’s gaze darkened.
“The person who tried to kill you…”He paused.
Then said quietly…,was someone from my family.”
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