The Bride of Ivy Green: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemption in Ivy Hill

Chapter 1: The Wedding

The Bride of Ivy Green (Tales from Ivy Hill Book #3)

by Julie Klassen

4.8 out of 5

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Emily stood at the altar in a beautiful white dress, her heart pounding in her chest. She was about to marry a man she did not love. Her father had arranged the marriage, and she had no choice but to obey.

The groom, William, was a wealthy landowner who was much older than Emily. He was not unkind, but he was not affectionate either. Emily knew that she would never be happy with him, but she resigned herself to her fate.

The wedding ceremony was short and simple. Emily and William exchanged vows, and then they were pronounced man and wife. Emily felt a pang of sadness as she realized that her life would never be the same.

Chapter 2: The Honeymoon

William and Emily spent their honeymoon at a grand estate in the countryside. Emily tried to make the best of it, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was trapped. William was always busy with business, and he paid little attention to her.

One evening, Emily was walking in the garden when she met a young man named John. John was a gardener who worked on the estate. He was kind and gentle, and Emily felt an instant connection with him.

John and Emily began spending more and more time together. They talked for hours about their lives and their dreams. Emily found herself falling in love with John, and she knew that she could never love William.

Chapter 3: The Betrayal

One day, William discovered Emily and John together. He was furious, and he accused Emily of being unfaithful. Emily tried to explain that she did not love William, but he refused to listen.

William threw Emily out of the house, and she was forced to return to her father's home. Her father was disappointed in her, and he told her that she was no longer welcome there.

Emily was alone and penniless. She had no one to turn to, except John. John offered to help Emily, and she gratefully accepted. John and Emily moved to a small cottage in the woods, and they began a new life together.

Chapter 4: The Redemption

Emily and John lived happily together for many years. They had two children, and they were content with their simple life. However, Emily never forgot William, and she always wondered what had become of him.

One day, Emily received a letter from William. He wrote to tell her that he was dying, and he wanted to see her one last time. Emily was hesitant to go, but she eventually agreed.

When Emily arrived at William's bedside, she found him a changed man. He was no longer the cold and distant husband she had known. He was weak and frail, and he looked at her with regret.

William apologized to Emily for his cruel behavior. He told her that he had always loved her, but he had been too proud to admit it. He asked Emily to forgive him, and she did.

William died a few days later, and Emily was left to mourn his passing. She had lost her husband, but she had also found her true love. She knew that she would never forget William, but she would always be grateful for the second chance she had been given.

Epilogue

Emily and John lived a long and happy life together. They raised their children in the same cottage where they had first started out. Emily never forgot William, but she always cherished the memories of their time together.

The Bride of Ivy Green (Tales from Ivy Hill Book #3)

by Julie Klassen

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12920 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	448 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE