Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 45

At that moment, Gavin looked nothing like the disheveled man from earlier in the day. Dressed in a sharp suit, he exuded confidence and charisma, his demeanor full of vitality.

Beside him, Mandy looked even more radiant, and as the two exchanged glances and chatted, there was an indescribable sense of harmony between them.

"I heard that Gavin ran off from his wedding because of Mandy. They're probably getting a divorce."

"I heard they're already divorced."

"I heard the same. Gavin didn't even attend the wedding, and his mother-in-law was so furious she almost fainted..."

"That poor bride..."

I stood to the side, listening to the hushed whispers around me, feeling disoriented. It hadn't been that long since the wedding day, yet it felt like it happened in another lifetime.

He chatted with someone while Mandy entertained the crowd. Although she was a popular movie star, she didn't hold much status in a place like Harvest Pavilion, but with Gavin by her side, no one dared make things difficult for her.

"Do you know why I brought you here today?"

Just then, Tom lowered his voice and whispered in my ear.

I instinctively turned toward him and immediately realized how close we were—so close that I could see my own reflection in his eyes.

"Why?" I stepped back a little, instinctively creating some space.

He smiled and took my hand, his gaze dark and intense. "Come with me."

I wasn't sure what he was up to, but as I watched him lead me toward Gavin and Mandy, my heart tightened, and my back stiffened.

"Well, well. Looks like you're in the middle of a conversation..." Tom's casual voice interrupted the exchange.

In this setting, he seemed perfectly at ease, his expression a mix of casual indifference and an underlying authority. It was so subtle that no one could detect his true feelings.