Chapter 23

Soon, Logan and Natalie stepped back onto the stage. This time, everything went without a hitch. When the officiant asked Logan if he would take the woman before him as his wife, through wealth or poverty, in health or sickness, and love her faithfully, Logan answered with conviction. After the applause died down, the officiant asked Natalie the same question. However, she didn't even look at him. Instead, she smiled sweetly at Logan. It was a bright smile, but something about it sent a chill down Logan's spine. He had a feeling that the answer Natalie was about to give would be something he couldn't handle. For a second, he didn't want to hear her answer. Not anymore. Before he could stop her, Natalie answered, "I do not." Her words were clear, crisp, and final. Both Logan and the guests could hear her loud and clear. After a brief silence, the room descended into chaos. Logan froze, his body stiffening as he looked at Natalie, his face pale. In disbelief, he asked, "W-What