Broken Vows by Tessa Montgomery

Chapter 17

Antonio texted Janelle: “Since we’re having a baby, let’s get married soon. We’ll have a small wedding now. My family thinks it’s best since you’re pregnant and shouldn’t stress. Next year, after the baby’s born, we can have a big one.”

Janelle took the bait and replied with a heart emoji.

“Gotcha,” Antonio whispered with a smirk.

The “small” wedding turned out to be quite the event.

The Kaufman family’s suburban estate, usually kept for special occasions, was buzzing on Saturday night.

All of Antonio’s friends were invited. Chatter and laughter about the night’s events filled the venue.

“Hey, I heard Mr. Kaufman is getting hitched, but where’s his family?” one asked.

“You didn’t hear? He’s doing all this for the bride. He had a big fallout with his family over the marriage. After tonight, the Kaufman family will have to accept her, whether they like it or not,” another replied.

“What a move! Who’s the lucky girl?”

“She’s Antonio’s first love, a real Cinderella about to become a princess.”

Janelle basked in the whispered admiration. Her smile grew wider as she took in the vibrant roses around.

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the room, a thought tugged at her. “Where is Antonio’s family? It’s all young people here.” The sight of the

marry her. Grace didn’t stand a chance against her.

away to the dressing room, keen to touch up her makeup.

the baby, so the artist only did a light one for

one friend agreed. “Our Nellie is

“Next year, I’ll wear a custom wedding

how envious everyone is. This is Antonio we’re talking about–they probably never even get to

ear, already picturing her

true.

Antonio was nowhere to be found.

kept her cool, but as the whispers grew,

background music suddenly cut off, and the

everyone. I’m Antonio,” his voice echoed through the speakers. “Thank you all for coming to our

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