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?”

who really felt that way wouldn’t shut down so fast.

then shook

Aside from marrying Chris,

the last two years, it seemed real. You

Kevin figured Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly, a pretty extreme

*****

Cloudridge Valley, Stephanie was still awake.

bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d

storm

to push the worry

and

what she needed. It started off relaxing, but the moment she stepped out, the

she asked.

didn’t bother opening the

person answered. Stephanie could tell

door open to find Catlin standing there, dressed in an elegant skirt, a string of pearls around her

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was flawless, but her expression was sharp and unforgiving.

with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie, hard

her, towel in hand, wiping her hair dry.

lounging around like that pushed

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