Chapter 89

A week later, the Phillips-Wright wedding the social event of the year-began right on schedule.

They'd streamlined the ceremony for Jenna's pregnancy, but the luxury still left guests breathless. Each arrival received a gift bag worth thousands. Everything, down to the last detail, was custom-made.

The Juliet roses blooming everywhere? Elijah had commissioned those gardens ten years ago, just for Jenna. The crystal chandeliers dripping from the ceiling? Custom-designed to match her taste. Even the place settings were handcrafted by artisans to her specifications.

Every detail screamed Elijah's devotion to Jenna. The guests couldn't stop gushing.

"They're such a perfect match. Childhood sweethearts, can you believe it?"

"Did you hear how he almost died saving her?"

"God, to marry someone like him-that's the dream..."

chatter. He kept staring at his phone,

have landed and checked into her hotel last night. But he hadn't heard a word—no calls, no texts, nothing. She was still his responsibility-her father had trusted him

typed out a quick message:

wedding coordinator knocked. "Mr. Phillips, we're ready for

his phone

once. Next to his message appeared a bright red exclamation

Jenna glide down the aisle in her white gown, the dress Gloria had designed hugging her

have been a heart-stopping moment. Instead, he felt strangely

image flickered in his mind: Gloria in that same dress, practically dancing toward him, eyes shining

"Elijah."

"Elijah?"

as Jenna waved at him, concern

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