Chapter 849

Author's POV: One Year Later Anya stood quietly in front of the tall antique mirror, her fingertips brushing the soft lace around her waist. She was radiant. Her white wedding gown, custom-made and delicately embroidered with shimmering diamonds, hugged her figure like angels had crafted it. The fabric cascaded down like a waterfall, trailing behind her in waves of silk and sparkle. A gentle glow from the chandelier above bathed her in warm light, making her look like a vision from a dream. Today… she was finally marrying Evan. As she adjusted her veil, her phone rang on the dressing table. The soft tone broke the silence in the room. She glanced at the screen and paused. A familiar name flashed across it. Kester. She hesitated for just a moment before answering. “Hello, Kester,” she said softly, a small smile tugging at her lips. On the other end, Kester’s voice was calm, gentle—carrying traces of weariness. A year had changed him. After Elisa gave birth to their daughter, life had tu