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

etched on his face. He gently patted her head. "What's

"It won't matter if

broke in. "How do you know it won't matter? If you've

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

"Grandma, this woman is just here to cause trouble. Can we please get on with the ceremony? If she has something to say, I'll handle it

Go ahead. I want to hear what you have

but Tyler spoke 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 for years. She doesn't even know

to high

would she want

your wedding?"

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

Damn it.

She looked helplessly toward

her to join him. But now everything had stopped. Dressed

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