Charles didn't waste another second and disappeared out of sight . Then came the most dreaded moment of the evening : meeting Carina's in-laws . And specifically , meaning 'him'. "Carina !" Her eyes went straight to her new mother-in-law , Lyanna . She forced a smile and greeted the lady . "Come now daughter . Your new family awaits ." Carina gulped at the word 'family'.
Thomas's throat was dry , his heart was pounding in his chest . He felt too warm , sweating even in the cool winter atmosphere . He wasn't prepared to face her . He simply couldn't . Not after what she had done to him . Lyanna led her new daughter-in-law to her family to meet properly . She was now truly relieved . Her poor excuse of a son was married ! "Lia , here . Come and introduce Carina to all the guests ." Cecilia smiled brightly and congratulated Carina . Carina smiled and took her hand . She seemed harmless .
Cecilia indicated towards Nathan and spoke ,"This is my little brother . The youngest : Nathan ." Nathan simply smirked as Carina greeted him . Her cousin's words were recalled suddenly ,"The youngest brother is cocky and overconfident . He only cares about money and high social status ." Carina mentally thanked her cousin for such correct information . "And this", Cecilia laced her arm around his ,"is my husband , Thomas . But youalready know him more than me ."
Their eyes fell on each other . They both inhaled sharply at the same time . "Welcome to the family , 'mrs.Belle'." Carina was slightly taken aback by the harshness of Thomas's voice , especially by the term he used . "It's a pleasure , mr.Ainsworth", she said , voice equally cold . The tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a butter knife . Thomas's jaw was clenched , his hands fisted in his pockets , smile tighter than ever . There were so many things he wanted to say . So many reasons he wanted to yell at her . So many accusations he wanted to throw at her . But he couldn't . He bit his bottom lip as Cecilia took Carina over to the corner of the room . A bitter made its way inside Thomas's mind . He wished he had forgotten her , forgotten their relation .