Chapter 9

Hearing the housekeeper's words, Ewan glanced around the room and noticed that the once warm and cozy room was left with an empty bedframe. His pupils constricted. With a violent kick, he overturned a chair nearby. His knuckles were pale, and veins bulged at his temples as he bellowed, "Nova, you've grown bold! How dare you pull this running-away-from-home act!" The butler cautiously asked, "Mr. Shaw, would you like to send our men to search for Ms. Sterling?" "No need. If I do, it'll be exactly what she wants! I'll ignore her, and she'll be back within three days!" he fumed. … In the days that followed, Ewan busied himself with wedding preparations. He selected everything from the bridal bouquet to wedding rings, pouring all his care and effort into them. The following day would be his big day with Wynter, but Nova hadn't shown up even once. There was not even a single message from her. In the end, he lost his patience and dialed her number. "Nova, are you done with your nons