Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Chris climbed into the car, his jaw clenched and his face dark with anger.

Kevin glanced at him through the rearview mirror. “So, how’s Miss Giovanni? Is she over it yet?”

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It was pretty clear to everyone else that Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum, trying to pressure Chris into sending Olivia away again.

Chris rubbed his temples, frustration building. “You think she’s that easy to calm down?”

Kevin thought back to what had caused all this tension.

He had to admit, Olivia’s sudden return without any warning would’ve pissed anyone off.

“Do you think she’s serious about canceling the wedding?” Kevin asked cautiously.

Chris went quiet, unsure how to answer.

He replayed the past two years in his mind..

Then, Chris let out a bitter laugh. “What do you think?”

that someone who really felt that way wouldn’t shut

for a moment, then shook

Hart family couldn’t stand Stephanie. Aside from marrying Chris, she had

last two years, it

Kevin figured Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum–though,

*****

Cloudridge Valley, Stephanie was still

floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally pulled out. Her headache was getting

like a storm was brewing

to push the worry aside.

spent the whole morning trying on wedding dresses and shopping with

bath sounded like just what she needed. It started off relaxing, but the moment

there?” she

the door, just called out.

person answered.

dressed in an elegant skirt, a string of pearls around

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flawless, but her expression was sharp and unforgiving.

down with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie, hard and unyielding.

closed the door behind her, towel in hand,

angry, but seeing Stephanie lounging around like

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