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"Why?" I couldn't help but ask.

Samuel looked back at me. "My mom says shopping cheers a woman up when she's down." Freddy piped up, "Count me in. I'm also feeling down." Samuel playfully nudged him aside and then he steered me off.

On the way, I tried to explain the whole story, but Samuel cut me off, "It's water under the bridge. I don't want you picking " at old scars. Trust me. I don't mind it.

"I'd rather hear more about how you praise me as a man of integrity. That really hits the spot. Keep those compliments coming!" he joked, and it made me laugh.

We returned with so much stuff from our shopping spree. The car's trunk and back seat were both stuffed. Freddy, a little jealous, cuddled my cat and made fun

of us.

The tense mood brought by Antonio was soon overshadowed by the laughter.

On our wedding day, Antonio and Alicia were there. They were on the guest list this time.

Antonio, with a cast on his leg, was leaning on Alicia for support.

Security was all over them, making sure they didn't make any unexpected moves.

confusion,

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curled his lip. "You just wanted them to witness the wedding with

swapped rings, chaos broke out

gave Alicia a push. She hit her head on the table's edge and bled, but he didn't

welcome-back bash. When he moved so abruptly that the soup spilled

back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned out any signs of

wedding ceremony ended, I walked up

Alicia, I asked her calmly, "Look at us now.

mix of tears and laughter. "Who cares if we look alike? The person he truly loved was never

you, but that

who messed up by coming back. You

the act. I've been to your study." Antonio widened his eyes. He crumpled to

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speechless.

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