Chapter 22

In the following week, Edmund made no further appearances. Selena couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Given that her engagement banquet with Herman was drawing near, Selena simply couldn't spare any more energy and time on Edmund. Upon her return to the country, Matilda embarked on daily shopping expeditions with Selena, picking out clothes and jewelry, all in preparation for the engagement banquet. They had already picked out more than ten dresses alone for the occasion. Selena, feeling completely overwhelmed by the situation, finally extricated herself from Matilda's endeavors by telling her that she had to attend some class later in the afternoon. Having concluded her floral arrangement class, Selena was in the process of gathering her belongings when one of her friends from the class suddenly yelled from the entrance, teasing, "Your boyfriend's here to pick you up again, Selena! You guys are seriously attached at the hip!" Ever since the unsettling encounter with Edmun