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?”
the feeling that someone who really felt that way wouldn’t shut
moment, then shook his head It didn’t seem likely.
Stephanie. Aside from marrying Chris, she had no backup plan.
invested in their relationship over the last two years, it seemed real. You couldn’t fake that
a tantrum–though, admittedly, a
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Stephanie
the pile of shopping bags scattered across the floor, her mind drifting back to the credit card she’d accidentally pulled out. Her headache was getting
storm was brewing
push
trying on wedding dresses and shopping with Ella. Her calves were
just what she needed. It started off relaxing, but
there?” she asked.
the
Open up,” the person answered. Stephanie could
to find Catlin standing there, dressed in an elegant skirt, a string of pearls around her
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but her expression
sitting down with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie,
closed the door behind her, towel in hand, wiping her hair
Stephanie lounging around like that pushed her to the breaking point.
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