Chapter 401: The Most Anticipated Arrival
Meredith gazed out the window. Despite the excitement of her impending nuptials, a palpable sense of anticipation lingered within her.
The pristine white chamber was beautifully adorned, befitting the grand celebration of her wedding. Tonight would mark the day Meredith officially became Alex’s wife.
After consulting the officiant, it was deemed that nightfall would be the most auspicious time to hold the ceremony. With both families’ consent, the event was scheduled to take place as the sun dipped below the horizon.
"Why do you keep looking out, Mer?" inquired one of her friends, who were mostly the grand duke’s fan club members.
"Anna has not arrived yet," Meredith replied, a hint of solemnity in her tone.
"By Anna, you mean... the Grand Duke’s concubine?" her friend asked again.
Sylvia, who was among them, approached the bride and discreetly adjusted a loose ornament in Meredith’s hair, ensuring it was neatly in place.
"Don’t worry, she’ll be here soon," the noble lady reassured.
"I understand you’ve become her lady-in-waiting, but we don’t know her well. She seldom attends events and was last seen at the mid-autumn festival, surrounded by the Knights of Gerhard. Before that, it was during the commotion at the mansion’s gate. She doesn’t seem very friendly, and I’ve heard she can be obnoxious," another friend commented.
Meredith’s eyes narrowed, and she sharply rebuked her friend.
"How dare you speak of her that way! Anna is not only the lady I serve but also my saviour. Have you forgotten that our entire fan club was spared punishment because of her intervention? I would have been rotting in the dungeon without her!"