Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

“As long as you keep out of our business, I’ll show you the same respect as always,” Tyrone said calmly.

Kira understood that Tyrone hoped she’d settle in Hoijery for good, letting him live a happy life with Sabrina. No way! Over her dead body! She’d never embrace Rita’s biological daughter as her daughter-in-law!

At noon, the wedding ceremony kicked off, and the groom made his entrance.

Shirley cast her gaze toward Sergio gracing the stage and was shocked.

Sergio was Marnie’s fiancé?

Yet, Shirley quickly regained her composure. Initially, she hadn’t connected the dots to Sergio. Her mind had wandered to the possibility of Tyrone having other cousins.

Sergio would be part of her family as her cousin-in-law. The thought of Sergio referring to her as cousin-in- law in times to come brought a spontaneous smile

felt a movement within her belly. Realizing something, she secretly glanced around to ensure

on her belly and tenderly stroked it several times. Her stomach moved again

her lavish wedding gown, Marnie glided

they gracefully descended from the stage

strained to catch glimpses of Sergio’s parents, her view obstructed by the exquisite floral arrangements adorning

newlyweds returned to the stage with their parents to pose for a group

blinked when she saw Sergio’s parents, a nagging sense of familiarity tugging at her thoughts. Why did Sergio’s mother look so much

Shirley, voiced her thoughts, his voice a hushed whisper, “Shirley, do

“Yes.”

concluded, the newlyweds descended the stage, and the festivities continued, and dishes

there was no need for her to partake in the toasts. Sergio stepped forward, graciously sharing toasts with the elders