As we exited the wedding hall, I observed that Alex didn't even carry his wife, walking away as though he were desperate to leave. I felt sympathy for his wife, as she appeared to be a genuinely nice woman. I could only hope that they would resolve whatever issues lay between them. In the midst of these thoughts, the bride tossed her bouquet, and a girl in the crowd caught it, grinning widely. I shook my head, standing in the back row, content with not having any immediate plans for marriage. I had a career to pursue.
Ryder approached me, taking my hand in his. "You look beautiful," he remarked, his voice filled with admiration.
"Thanks. Now you finally have time to spend with me, huh?" I playfully teased him, lightly punching his arm.
Ryder chuckled softly. "Alex is family, so it was m
