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“Why?” I couldn’t help but ask.

Samuel looked back at me. “My mom says shopping cheers a woman up when she’s down.” Freddy piped up, “Count me in. I’m also feeling down.” Samuel playfully nudged him aside and then he steered me off.

On the way, I tried to explain the whole story, but Samuel cut me off, “It’s water under the bridge. I don’t want you picking at old scars. Trust me. I don’t mind it.

“I’d rather hear more about how you praise me as a man of integrity. That really hits the spot. Keep those compliments coming!” he joked, and it made me laugh.

We returned with so much stuff from our shopping spree. The car’s trunk and back seat were both stuffed. Freddy, a little jealous, cuddled my cat and made fun of us.

The tense mood brought by Antonio was soon overshadowed by the laughter.

On our wedding day, Antonio and Alicia were there. They were on the guest list this time.

Antonio, with a cast on his leg, was leaning on Alicia for support.

Security was all over them, making sure they didn’t make any unexpected moves.

I looked at Samuel with confusion, but he shrugged it off.

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here. Less chance for drama.” Freddy curled his lip. “You just wanted them to witness the wedding with their own eyes so

rings, chaos broke out on Antonio’s

gave Alicia a push. She hit her head on the table’s edge and bled, but he didn’t

that the soup spilled all over me, he didn’t even turn

pinning him back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned out any

wedding ceremony ended, I walked

asked her calmly, “Look at us now. Do we still look alike?”

then broke into a mix of tears and laughter. “Who cares if we look alike? The person he truly loved was never either of

you, but that was then.

one who messed up by coming back. You ruined everything and caused trouble between Grace

act. I’ve been to your study.” Antonio

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He crumpled to the ground, speechless.

walked away together.

we moved when Samuel joked, “Let’s go. We’ve got a crowd waiting to play the wedding game.” I playfully pinched his arm, and he responded by pulling me close for

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