Chapter 2224

A jolt ran through Lily's body—a sinking sense of dread coiling in her stomach.

Sure enough, Athena spoke up a moment later.

"Wasn't it enough to bully me all through high school? Can't you leave me alone, even here? Or has Maggie been whispering in your ear again?"

Maggie? Wasn't she today's bride? What did this have to do with her?

Most guests had barely noticed the tense exchange, but at the mention of Maggie, suddenly everyone's interest was piqued. Eyes drifted across the hall to where Maggie stood in her white wedding gown, looking as shocked as the rest. She hadn't expected Athena to cause a scene-especially not on her wedding day.

What on earth is Athena planning?

"Maggie!" she shouted, her voice ringing out over the music.

Athena flinched in Tyler's arms, shrinking back almost instinctively. It was clear she was terrified of Maggie.

Fury made Maggie's chest heave. "Athena, this is my wedding. If you're here to ruin it on purpose, I'll have security escort you out."

answer. She simply pressed her forehead against Tyler's

at her, worry etched on his face. He gently patted her head. "What's going on,

won't

who had been quietly observing, broke in. "How do you know it won't matter? If

glances, wondering what had gotten into Grandma Edith. Wasn't she usually fond of Maggie? Why was

trouble. Can we please get

"Athena, right? Go ahead. I want to hear what

never looks for trouble-in fact, she was practically

to high

she

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expected Tyler to defend Athena. She'd always

Damn it.

She looked helplessly toward

her to join him. But now everything had stopped. Dressed in his suit, Manon watched with

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