“Their marriage was simply for convenience. I question whether Anthony ever harbored feelings for Claudia. They've known each other for an eternity. If Anthony had any sentiments for her, he wouldn't have fled the wedding! I'm starting to think Anthony might be getting back at Claudia intentionally!"

It was evident that whenever Aurora went online, the whole Internet was abuzz with talks about Claudia's miserable fate.

Concerned that Claudia might be deeply affected, Aurora decided to hide her phone and iPad for the day.

Claudia, aware of Aurora's intentions, didn't ask for her phone.

Instead, she requested Aurora to relay to her the negative, harsh comments.

Aurora, upon hearing Claudia's request, thought she had lost her mind.

“Have you lost it, Cece? They're nothing more than senseless chatter!

You don't need to expose yourself to such negativity.”

But Claudia maintained her composure. She gazed at Aurora, responding, “How else will I learn from this agonizing experience if I don't confront it?"

It took twelve long years before she finally gathered the courage to move forward. She feared that she would soon forget her pain if she didn't harshly remind herself now.

Aurora felt a pang of sorrow and a wave of melancholy swept over her.

“Cece, actually..."

Claudia maintained her tranquil demeanor. “It's alright. Life isn't perfect. Everyone goes through their own struggles."

Acknowledging that she couldn't sway Claudia's decision, Aurora handed her the phone.

Bride In The Worle

She just couldn't bear to read those unkind comments.

Claudia took the phone and opened Twitter.

True enough, the news about her groom running away from their wedding was splattered across the platform.

The comments were vicious. Initially, Claudia felt a pinch, but as she continued reading, it was as if she was peering into a stranger's life.

The more she read, the more detached she felt.

In the car crash, Claudia sustained five broken ribs, a fractured left calf, and various contusions on her arms and back. It would take over a month before she could be discharged from the hospital.

Surprisingly, Bennett came to fetch her on her discharge day.