CHAPTER 145: CHAPTER 145: SHE WANTS HER TO BE THE BRIDESMAID

Elias Warner opened the wardrobe.

Since he rarely stayed at the old residence, there weren’t many clothes inside.

Why did Annelise come over?

Did she come to see him?

Facing the wardrobe full of gray, white, and black, Elias frowned. If he had known, he would have asked Uncle Ford to buy him more styles.

When he looked up, he saw a bracelet hanging on the shelf.

It was a Sorvan white wood bracelet.

When he just graduated, on his birthday, Annelise had given it to him.

Though she was the Winter Family’s heiress at the time, Vincent Winter gave her very limited pocket money each month.

She probably saved up for a long time to buy him such a gift.

Although it was a bracelet worth only a hundred thousand, it was invaluable to Elias.

She said, "You’re not sleeping well; wearing this bracelet can help relieve insomnia!"

Elias took off the bracelet and slowly caressed it.

She never knew that after she left five years ago, he rarely managed to sleep through the night.

Back then, when he decided to join the military, the commander had them train for five kilometers; he often pushed himself even more.

Because unless he was exhausted to the extreme, insomnia would strike severely at night.

When he returned home, he saw her at Chase Perry’s wedding.

Originally, he thought she would become Chase’s bride, but laughably, the woman he once cherished most was abandoned by Chase.

He felt both happy and angry.

He pulled back his thoughts, placed the bracelet in his pocket, changed into a suit, and headed downstairs.

Sylvia Lowell was still waiting at the door; seeing him come down, she followed him towards the stairs.

As they reached the staircase corner, Annelise walked in behind Arthur Warner and Renee Perry, coming in together.

Annelise lifted her gaze, meeting Elias’s eyes.

He looked weary.

So, they probably were up late last night?

Annelise’s mind recalled Sylvia’s shy demeanor earlier.

A wave of heartache hit her again.

Why did she impulsively not refuse Arthur’s invitation?

To witness the scene of Elias and Sylvia in love?

"Sir, ma’am, dinner is ready!"

Mama Langdon approached, signaling for Arthur and the others to eat.

Dining Room

At the white marble dining table

The family sat together, Elias beside Annelise intentionally, Sylvia on the other side of Elias.

Arthur Warner sat gleefully at the head seat.

"Sylvie, what do you like to eat? I wasn’t sure, so I just asked the kitchen to prepare something. Next time, what you like, just tell your aunt!"

Arthur looked at Sylvia.

He was quite pleased with Elias and Sylvia’s marriage.

The alliance between the Warner Family and the Lowell Family was beneficial for both.

"Uncle, I’m very satisfied! These are all my favorites!"

Sylvia smiled gently, adding a shrimp to Elias’s plate.

Elias frowned.

Mama Langdon immediately replaced Elias’s plate with another.

She knew Elias had a cleanliness obsession.

Not that he wasn’t familiar with someone, even if familiar, he wouldn’t let anyone touch his things.

Sylvia frowned.

Renee Perry quickly eased the awkwardness: "Elias has a cleanliness obsession, and it’s not just you—even me and his dad, he’s like that!"

Sylvia shook her head: "It’s okay, Aunt, I understand!"

Elias glanced at Annelise again.

Seeing Annelise pick up a meatball, there was a layer of shrimp underneath.

He quickly passed his plate over.

"You can’t eat shrimp, you’re allergic!"

Annelise’s hand froze in mid-air.

Renee Perry’s face instantly darkened.

Arthur quickly changed the subject: "Annelise, I heard your brother excelled in school, participated in some tech competition, and designed a system that got noticed by a big company. They turned their entire finance and company system over to your brother’s design—he’s quite remarkable!"

He followed by turning to Elias: "You should pay more attention to this boy; if he can work for Warner Group, that would be great. I heard he had an accident and injured his brain recently—look into it, and if needed, offer help!"

Elias frowned and said nothing.

But Renee Perry’s expression was unusually awkward.

She quickly tried to change the subject again: "Annelise, how are your grandparents doing lately? All good?"

Annelise knew who Renee referred to as grandparents were June Winter’s grandparents.

Nothing to do with her anymore.

She didn’t wish to explain too much.

Apparently, even Elias wasn’t clear about her current situation with the Winter Family.

"They’re good, just the same!"

Annelise knew Renee wasn’t interested in the Winter Family’s grandparents, just afraid to reveal the truth about her brother’s condition.

After all, Elias has sharp insight.

"Arthur, did you know Annelise is willing to be Sylvie’s bridesmaid?"

"Being Sylvie’s bridesmaid? That’s wonderful! A cozy family!"

Elias’s chopsticks, in the midst of delivering meat to his mouth, suddenly halted.

Was she really willing to be the bridesmaid at his wedding?

Just let him go like that?

Doesn’t care who he marries?

Elias’s heart ached; even the meat in his hand was tasteless.

He tossed the meat into the trash can beneath him.

Seeing Elias remain silent, Renee Perry added: "Elias, the engagement ceremony should be well-organized, right? You should have no objections? The engagement should follow Sylvie’s preferences; she’s the one spending a lifetime with you!"

Sylvia was awkward, quickly feigning shyness: "Aunt, I respect Elias’s opinion!"

"I have no opinion; you all can decide!"

Suddenly, Elias felt the lavish feast before him lacked flavor.

Renee rarely saw Elias not furious when she hadn’t informed him in advance about the engagement with Sylvia.

She was quite pleased.

Annelise’s hand paused, but only for a moment—it quickly returned to normal.

So, he likely valued Sylvia too.

Even such a significant event as the engagement, willing to follow Sylvia’s wishes.

The feeling of being respected by a family must be like this.

Suddenly she felt out of place.

"Boom!" "Boom!"

The thunder outside dragged Annelise’s thoughts back.

Looking out the window, she noticed the sky had turned completely dark.

Looks like it’s going to rain outside.