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
a moment, then shook his head
couldn’t stand Stephanie. Aside from marrying Chris,
she’d invested in their relationship over the last two years, it seemed real. You couldn’t fake that
was just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly, a pretty extreme
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Cloudridge Valley, Stephanie was still
of shopping bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the
felt like a storm
to push
spent the whole morning trying on wedding dresses and shopping with Ella. Her calves were sore
what she needed. It started off relaxing, but the moment
she
the door, just called
up,” the person answered. Stephanie could tell
dressed in an elegant
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was flawless, but her expression was sharp and unforgiving.
with authority. Her eyes
towel in hand, wiping her hair
Stephanie lounging around like that
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