Chapter 186: I Won't Let You Off!

Just by the footsteps, Falcona knew it was Ulysses coming up, and the hurried pace indicated his urgency. She curled her fingers, letting her nails dig into her flesh fiercely, the pain making her sober and rational: "Darling, I'm coming out!" As Falcona walked out of the fitting room with her skirt, Ulysses emerged from the stairs. He had something to say, but his mouth hung open, his impatience frozen, and his eyes were stunned. Almande was the same, facing away from Ulysses, he hadn't noticed his presence yet. He wanted to step forward, but trembled and covered his mouth: "I just... can't believe it!" "Like an angel, pure and beautiful, soon you will be my bride." Falcona pretended not to see Ulysses, acting like a bride-to-be who only had eyes for her husband-to-be. She actively threw herself into Almande's arms, encircling him, tilting her head up and kissing his lips: "Kiss me, darling!" Almande's momentary shock quickly vanished, responding to her almost crazily, pressi