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?”

“Why waste a single moment when I’ve finally

the day!” Magdalen encouraged

a dazzling smile. “His presence, or lack thereof, doesn’t change how I feel

bow down to no one, but

When you’re head over

to be busy today? Forgot you’re here for

queen bee. I

watch. “The wedding’s soon. You should

castle’s upper level, called

it quick, I

“Don’t worry!”

brought Manley back without

been gone for days, misses my wedding, and I had to even the score

her head. “Unnecessary. He must’ve been tied up with something important. Besides, I don’t want Manley mixed up in this again.

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

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