Manley said with a casual grin, “Looks like I’m your shadow today!”

Estelle replied with a blank stare.

Her phone suddenly buzzed in her purse. It was a text from Emily and Amiee. They had arrived and were asking where she was.

Heading downstairs, Estelle muttered, “I’m off to meet my friends. You can hang around somewhere else.”

“I’m here to stick with you today. Wherever you go, I go!” Manley followed her with hands tucked in his jean pockets and a roguish twinkle in his hazel eyes, every inch the charming rascal.

Estelle ignored him, continuing her stride down the stairs.

Behind them, Lance cracked open his eyes, shooting a malevolent glare at Manley’s retreating figure.

Estelle reached the garden, where Emily had already whisked Kya away to the second floor for a costume change, and Amiee was chatting with Magdalen.

Magdalen’s smile widened when she saw Manley. “Couldn’t resist the call of the wild, huh?”

a single moment

the day!” Magdalen

shot back a dazzling smile. “His presence, or lack

“I bow down to no

“Can’t help it. When you’re head over heels,

you supposed to be busy today? Forgot you’re here for a reason or think you’re just here to

smugly. “Today, I’m the queen bee. I do what

watch. “The wedding’s soon. You

the castle’s upper level, called back to

“Make it quick,

“Don’t worry!”

“You brought Manley back

my wedding, and I

Besides, I don’t want Manley mixed up in this again. Wasn’t Australia far

eyes sparkled with mischief. “Calling Manley wasn’t just about Jonathan. He’s a dear friend, and I wanted

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