Broken Vows by Tessa Montgomery

Chapter69

“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.

1156

Chapter69

288 Vouchern

an eye on them here. Less chance for drama.” Freddy curled his lip. “You just wanted them to

chaos broke out

hit her head on the table’s edge

same thing at Alicia’s welcome–back bash. When he moved so abruptly that the soup spilled all over me, he didn’t

to charge over and shout, but the security was on him, pinning him back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned out

the wedding ceremony ended, I walked up

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

just gaped at me and then broke into a mix of tears and laughter. “Who cares if we look alike? The person he truly loved was

her a glare. “Bullshit. I did love you, but that was then. Grace’s the one I love

one who messed up by coming back. You ruined everything and

the act. I’ve been

30 32%

Chapters

eyes. He crumpled to the

I walked away together.

We’ve got a crowd waiting to play the wedding game.” I playfully pinched his arm, and he responded by