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?”

chuckled. “Why waste a single moment when I’ve finally got my

not here. Seize the day!” Magdalen encouraged with

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

bow down to

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

anymore. Turning to Magdalen, she said, “Aren’t you supposed to be busy today? Forgot you’re here for

I’m the queen bee.

“The wedding’s soon. You should get

level, called back

called after her, “Make it quick, I can’t wait

“Don’t worry!”

Manley back without

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

been tied up with something important. Besides, I

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

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