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

shook his head It

family couldn’t stand Stephanie. Aside from marrying Chris, she had no backup plan.

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

just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly, a pretty

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Cloudridge Valley, Stephanie was still

pile of shopping bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally pulled out.

felt like a storm

to push the worry

on wedding dresses and

off relaxing, but the

there?” she asked.

the door, just called out.

up,” the person answered. Stephanie could tell it was Catlin.

dressed in an elegant skirt, a

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flawless, but her expression

down with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie, hard

behind her, towel in hand, wiping her hair

angry, but seeing Stephanie lounging around like that pushed

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