Nadine pov
It had been well over a month since I last saw Edward. Per our loveless marriage contract, our interactions were minimal to the bare minimum. But tomorrow was different.
Yesterday, my grandfather insisted on a family gathering to bring us closer together. And with it being Edward's first official family event, Grandfather was excitedly giddy.
I knew Edward would attend reluctantly, bound by the obligations of our sham union. As expected, he contacted me earlier to confirm our plans for tomorrow.
"Be ready at 5 p.m.," he said curtly over the phone. The dinner was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. sharp.
Taking his words to heart, I spent hours preparing myself for the evening ahead. Slipping into a mid-length black dress that clung elegantly to my curves, I allowed my long hai
