Chapter 1653

Jamie had no other answer but to agree.

Ben slipped the silver ring onto her finger, its snug fit making it feel as though it was meant to be there, encircling her finger securely. She then took his matching ring and placed it on his finger.

It was only then that Jamie noticed a subtle difference between their rings. The letters engraved on hers were raised, smooth to the touch. But on Ben's, the letters were etched into the inner band, pressing against the skin. It wouldn't cause pain, but it was surely uncomfortable.

Jamie paused briefly, staring at the ring with a trace of astonishment.

Ben noticed and extended his hand for her to pull him up. The gesture served as a gentle nudge to snap her out of her thoughts.

"Sorry, I zoned out for a moment," Jamie whispered apologetically as she leaned closer to him.

Ben, his arm now linked with hers, led her toward their guests to make toasts. "I noticed," he murmured quietly. It was why he'd reminded her.

of distraction went unnoticed by most of the guests

in a corner by the window, well-hidden from view. Her positioning allowed her to observe without being noticed, even by the bride and groom. She had been the only one to catch the flicker of astonishment in Jamie's expression, even from a distance. Winnie knew her sister too well not to recognize that look of disbelief. But there was no need for her to guess what Jamie had seen. She already knew about the special detail in Ben's ring. She had discovered it long before the wedding began. "Jamie, you really

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toast at

husband's table, Jamie paused, sensing something. She glanced around the room as

unease and leaned in, lowering his

for a moment longer but couldn't pinpoint the source of the feeling. With a touch of disappointment, she lowered her gaze. "I'm not sure.

have sounded like something out of a thriller if not for the

Jamie felt that whoever it was had no

straightened, thoughtful. He had an idea who it

"Do you think it's Winnie? She said

respond, Jamie was already making a move to look for her

his voice low but firm. "There are still so many guests here. Don't rush

her brows, annoyed at herself for

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