Chapter 18 Menu The rain was pouring relentlessly . Even though Javon held an umbrella , he was drenched by the downpour . The interior of the bridal shop was like a miniature wedding venue , designed to make customers feel immersed while trying on dresses . Javon remembered his first visit . Jaelynn had picked out several dresses to try on , and he had sat in the lounge area , buried in documents , glancing at her only once . The shop assistants had been struck by her beauty , but he had just said it was fine . He had always known Jaelynn was beautiful . Having watched her grow up , her beauty no longer surprised him . Besides , this stunning Jaelynn already belonged to him . Javon , I don't think the ready - made dresses are quite beautiful enough . I want a custom one , " Jaelynn had said , sitting beside him and flipping through design sketches . " Custom dresses take time , but we haven't set a wedding date yet . Let's make one . When I was a child , I always liked ... " At that moment , Javon received a call from the company . Now , sitting in the shop with his eyes closed , he couldn't remember what she had said she liked . Marriage had always been something for both of them , but he had never really thought about it seriously . He had never initiated it , nor refused it . He had simply assumed Jaelynn would wait for him . As long as she was ready with her wedding dress and still waiting , it meant her feelings hadn't changed , and she wanted to marry him . " Mr. Bradford ? Why are you here ? " The bridal shop manager , Briana Taylor , appeared and greeted him . Javon gathered his thoughts , holding the envelope , and asked , " This was sent by your shop , right ? Where is Jaelynn's wedding dress ? " A look of confusion crossed Briana's face . " Is Ms. Norton coming to see it ? Please , follow me this way . " Hearing this , Javon felt a small sigh of relief escape him . The wedding dress was still there . Jaelynn hadn't given up on marrying him . 114 Clearly , everything she had said yesterday was just anger , empty words meant to provoke him . However , Javon froze in shock when he saw the dress wasn't hanging neatly. It was packed in a box .. He opened it , expecting to see the pristine gown . Instead , the white wedding dress had been cut into pieces . Javon's eyes widened in disbelief . " What does this mean ? How could Jael's wedding dress be cut like this ? Did you do this ? " Briana , confused , hurried to explain , " Mr. Bradford , a month ago , Ms. Norton called to cancel the wedding dress . She paid for it but didn't ask for it back , so she requested we handle it . " We worried she might change her mind , so we sent a letter notifying the final date . Since we never heard back by the deadline , the dress was cut , " Javon stared , incredulous . Hadn't the letter said the dress was ready ? He unfolded it and saw the date for cutting clearly written inside . 1164 Admissions Open - BS Programs 21.2 Apply now < Chapter 18 The deadline had passed . Briana asked cautiously , " Mr. Bradford , didn't you know about this ? " Javon's breath caught in his throat . He hadn't known . He hadn't realized Jaelynn could be so resolute . Cutting the dress meant no wedding . Was she really breaking up with him ? Hadn't she promised to marry him ? In that instant , his breathing sped uncontrollably , and a furious heat surged through his chest . He picked up the box with the wedding dress and got into his car . His fingers trembled as he dialed Jaelynn's number , only to find the call blocked . Jael , what are you doing ? " he muttered to himself , disbelief and frustration tightening his chest . It was past three in the afternoon , yet the heavy clouds made the sky feel oppressive . Javon gripped the steering wheel and drove through the rain , dialing Logan's number again . " Logan , Jaelynn really wants to break up On the other end , Logan immediately " Javon , are you sure she's serious ? Maybe " We've been together for so many years , and me . " something was wrong and cut short his meeting . just jealous or acting out . You should try to calm her down . she just decides to break up . " Javon glanced at the box with the wedding dress the back seat . His emotions were spinning out of control , his anger barely contained . How could she just leave you ? " Menu Admissions Open - BS Programs Ready to