She had gripped Adrian's hand and pulled him back toward the lights, the music and the party that was still happening without us. I stood there in the dark path alone.And said nothing.My pulse was beating quickly at the back of my ear. My legs are trembling, unable to carry my body. I stumbled and supported myself against the wall.Did…I stopped myself, no, it can't be.“Ella actually just disowned me”, I murmured to myself, unable to trust my own thoughts. I closed my eyes, letting the weight of everything sink in.A few seconds into my serenity, I felt fingers brushing mine, lightly.Reluctantly, I opened my eyes, thinking it was just my imagination, but I was mistaken.It was Marco.“Aunty, Aunty”, he was calling. “Marco,” I called immediately. I fully opened my eyes.“Mummy said I should come look for you.”I let out a shaking breath, cleaned my eyes, straightened my dress and headed toward the garden with Marco. On arrival, Marco ran off to his mother, and I sat at a corner
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