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.

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

chaos broke out on Antonio’s

the table’s edge and bled, but he

thing at Alicia’s welcome–back bash. When he moved so abruptly that the soup spilled all over me, he didn’t even turn his head but rushed

his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers

the wedding ceremony ended, I walked up to

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

laughter. “Who cares if we look alike? The person he truly

did love you, but that was then. Grace’s the one I

messed up by coming back. You ruined everything and

act. I’ve

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crumpled to

and I walked away together.

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