Chapter 2

Chapter 2

“This dress is Bragi’s latest design–perfect for a wedding, don’t you think?” Viola’s words dripped with smugness as she watched me, searching for any hint of a reaction.

“It’s lovely. It suits you.” I replied simply.

My composure seemed to unsettle Ken, whose brow furrowed. “Why were you meeting with my father?” he demanded. Without waiting for an answer, he pressed on, “I’ve already announced my engagement to Viola online. Even if you went crying to him, it wouldn’t change anything.”

Ken had always carried himself with refinement and grace, but now his tone was harsh, almost oppressive. I met his gaze steadily. “I was just discussing New Year’s arrangements with Uncle Johnson.”

I turned to leave, but before I could reach my room, familiar footsteps followed.

“Calista, I apologize. I shouldn’t have been so harsh.” Ken’s voice had softened as he pulled something from his pocket–a red headband. “Look what I brought you.”

headband. Ken had bought one then too, but he’d given it to Viola, who’d dismissed it as outdated and tossed it aside. Now here he was, presenting it to me as if it

new.

it. I don’t want

“Why are

cooed. Then she turned to me with practiced sympathy. “Are you upset because we didn’t invite you to the movies?

story. As she touched my arm in an apparent gesture of

she added with a sugary smile, “everyone knows you’re Ken’s favorite. There’s

and I jerked away instinctively. “What are you doing?”

streaming down her face. “Calista, what did I do wrong?”

her up with tender concern. “Are

been my own clumsiness. Calista didn’t do anything wrong.”

“She pinched me. I just pulled away–I never pushed

“Enough! Viola would never hurt anyone, Why are you saying these things?”

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