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."

pressed her forehead against

at her, worry etched on his face. He gently

"It won't

in. "How do you know it won't matter? If you've been wronged, say it now. Maybe I can

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

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

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

up for her. "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

to high

she

your wedding?"

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

Damn it.

She looked helplessly toward

at the altar, waiting for her to join him. But now everything had

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