Chapter 221

Five Years Earlier:

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“Smile!” My mother said excitedly and I offered a small smile, one that grew wider when Simon draped his hands over my shoulder and gave the biggest smile.

My mother clicked the camera to take the picture and I turned towards her completely horrified.

“Mom! I wasn’t ready, I was still watching Simon smile his weird smile.” I said rushing after the woman that was already scrolling through the pictures with a wide smile on her face.

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“Oh, it doesn’t matter honey. These are so cute, you both have to come in soon so you can cut your cake, okay? I’m going to show these to your father.” She said and before I could respond she was already heading back into the house.

again Jess. Sorry I got here late, Emilia spent hours trying to pick out the perfect fit.” Simon apologized

okay, I’m really glad you made it in time. I barely get to see you these days and it’s really sad.” I said, smiling when Simon held on to my hand and pulled me to the bench in the center of

difficult, but everything is starting to settle now so it should be better.” Simon said and I

pack. There will be housing, Emilia will be able to settle in just fine and you too and we also get to see everyday. There’s nothing stopping the

focus on those things. Here, I got you something.” He said,

quickly. The velvet box that was revealed already made me anticipate it’s content, but nothing had prepared me for what I found when I pulled

necklace

had been lined with little stones making the light from the glowing bulbs around the garden catch onto it and make it

I found

is beautiful, thank you so much.” I said, tears stinging at my eyes.

birthday Jessy.”

me around to place it on my neck. The silver of the necklace was a perfect contrast to my skin and I loved how it sat perfectly on my neck like it was always meant to

head once more but only this time it was to find Simon leaning so close to my face, I didn’t realize when he had moved, he was so close that I could feel his breath fanning against my face. I swallowed painfully, darting my

so fast, one moment I was looking into his eyes and in the next my eyes were shutting completely when Simon covered my lips in a

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