My Discarded Fiancé Returned (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 45

The day that seemed it would never come had finally arrived. Early in the morning, Serena rubbed her eyes awake, bathed in foam, and, with the help of several attendants, put on her wedding dress.

“My lady, you truly look beautiful.”

Honestly, until she actually wore the dress, she had worried whether it would fit her properly, but thanks to the Imperial Household’s meticulous care in tailoring it, the gown accentuated Serena’s tall, slender figure while maintaining an air of elegance.

“It seems… better than I expected.”

The hem of the dress fell precisely to the top of her feet, and the delicate, intricate lace on the sleeves looked as fresh and refined as if it had been woven just yesterday.

Moreover, the waist seam and neckline felt as comfortable as if the dress had been made for Serena from the very beginning.

“The Empress and I have completely different builds—how did they make it fit so perfectly?”

“Don’t you remember? They took your exact measurements during the engagement ceremony. Since you haven’t grown any taller since then, of course it fits.”

“Hmm… growing any more would be troublesome.”

Serena gave a playful smile. Her confident demeanor was a far cry from the frail woman who once fainted after starving herself and running around the mansion just to squeeze into her engagement gown—and Anna was thoroughly pleased by the change.

“Yes, this is perfect.”

She twirled once before the mirror, and the hem of her wedding dress rippled beautifully like waves. Even someone usually indifferent to dresses couldn’t help but feel her heart race at such a sight.

“Now you must put on your veil and prepare to depart.”

Since it was a special day, even Anna and Chief Steward Peter wore white ceremonial attire. Naturally, they couldn’t compare to the bride herself, but the festive atmosphere was already palpable.

“The Duke will arrive shortly and, together with the Marquess, lead the carriage procession to the Imperial Palace.”

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