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 way
moment, then shook his head It
Aside from marrying Chris, she had no backup plan.
in their relationship over the last two years, it
was just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly,
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Valley, Stephanie was still
the pile of shopping bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally
a storm was brewing inside
push the worry
and shopping with Ella. Her
off relaxing, but the moment she stepped out, the doorbell rang
there?” she asked.
bother opening the door, just
me. Open up,” the person answered. Stephanie could
the door open to find Catlin standing there, dressed in an
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makeup was flawless, but her expression
stepped inside, sitting down with authority. Her eyes locked onto
towel in hand,
angry, but seeing Stephanie lounging around like that pushed her to the breaking point.
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