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?”
feeling that someone who really felt that
moment, then shook his head It
knew the Hart family couldn’t stand Stephanie. Aside from marrying
invested in their relationship over the last two years, it seemed real. You couldn’t fake that kind of emotion.
figured Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly,
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Stephanie
of shopping bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally
like a storm was brewing inside her.
tried to push the worry
morning trying on wedding dresses and shopping with Ella.
relaxing, but the moment she stepped out, the doorbell rang urgently.
there?” she asked.
bother opening the door, just
the person answered. Stephanie could tell it was
the door open to find Catlin standing there, dressed in an elegant skirt, a
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flawless, but her
with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie,
closed the door behind her, towel in hand, wiping her hair dry.
was already angry, but seeing Stephanie lounging around like that pushed
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