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Chapter 0222

Ella POV

Just as I was beginning to lose myself in the kiss, the front door burst open. My mother’s surprised gasp cut through the moment, and I quickly pulled away from Alexander, heat rushing to my face in mortified embarrassment.

Alexander laughed under his breath–a soft, warm sound–and when I looked up, I found him smiling fondly at me, completely unbothered.

“My goodness,” my mother said, a teasing lilt in her voice I see the wedding is coming just in time–you two can hardly control yourselves.”

“Mother!” I exclaimed, my cheeks burning even hotter.

“My apologies, Mrs. Rowan,” Alexander said smoothly, his usual charming smile firmly in place.

“No need to apologize,” she replied, clearly amused. “I assume from your goodbye kiss that you won’t be joining us for dinner?”

Alexander shook his head. “Unfortunately, I have too much work to do. After all, we’re almost out of time.”

“True enough,” my mother said. “Does that mean things went well today?”

be delivered here tonight–if that’s

said. “We have plenty of space to

to me with a soft smile. He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the

face burning all over again. He gave me a knowing look before turning and heading back to the

feeling the weight of her amused expression.

laugh at me,” I said, my embarrassment

she replied gently. “I’m happy for you. Alexander truly seems to make

in my chest

said with a nod. “Now, why don’t you get some rest?

it,” I agreed, letting out a long sigh.

and I exchanged a few texts confirming some final details for the wedding, but most of the work

now was to wait for the big day.

me anxious, despite this not being my first wedding. Still, I managed to quiet my nerves as the

by

muffled shouts of our

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like a vice. Throwing on my robe, I

mother immediately wrapped her arms around me, holding me close as though she feared I might run headfirst

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