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.”

to Viola, who’d dismissed it

new.

it. I don’t want

patience wore thin. “Why are you

on her, Ken. She’s still young,” she cooed. Then she turned to me with practiced sympathy. “Are you upset because we didn’t invite you to the movies? We’ll all go together next

a different story. As she touched my arm in an apparent gesture of comfort,

all,” she added with a sugary smile, “everyone knows you’re Ken’s favorite. There’s no need

jerked away

tears streaming down her face. “Calista, what did I

her up with tender

“It must have been my own

pinched me. I just

hurt anyone, Why are you saying these things?” The ice in

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