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."

She simply pressed her forehead against

his face. He gently patted her head.

won't matter

you know it won't matter? If you've been wronged, say it now. Maybe I can help

room grew tense. People exchanged glances, wondering what had gotten into Grandma Edith. Wasn't she usually fond of Maggie? Why was she taking a stranger's

is just here to cause trouble. Can we please get on with the ceremony? If she has something to say,

go. "Athena, right? Go

"Ms. Olson, Athena isn't the kind of person you think she is She never looks for trouble-in fact, she was practically a recluse for years. She doesn't

to high

she

your wedding?"

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to defend Athena. She'd always assumed he couldn't care

Damn it.

She looked helplessly toward

priest at the altar, waiting for her to join him. But now everything had stopped. Dressed in his suit, Manon

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