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 down

moment, then shook his head It

Aside from marrying Chris, she had no backup plan.

their relationship over the last two years, it seemed real. You couldn’t fake that

Stephanie was just throwing a

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in Cloudridge Valley, Stephanie

her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally pulled out. Her headache was getting worse by the minute.

felt like a storm

push

morning trying on wedding dresses and shopping with Ella.

sounded like just what she needed. It started off relaxing, but the moment she stepped out, the doorbell

there?” she asked.

bother opening the door,

the person answered. Stephanie

Catlin standing there, dressed in an elegant skirt, a string of pearls around her

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flawless, but her expression was

Her eyes locked onto

towel in hand, wiping her hair

but seeing Stephanie lounging around like that pushed her

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