She Got A Better Man

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"Hey, I'm Zach. I manage stuff at a company and have a car but no house. So, are we doing this marriage thing or what?" Zach's eyes were cool, almost detached, as he laid it all out for Elvira. Tracy had filled him in on Elvira's deal and made him an offer he couldn't refuse: tie the knot with Elvira, and Tracy would finally get the surgery.

Elvira was battled.

"Trust me, Elvira. If you marry my grandson, he'll be dead loyal to you. No ifs, ands, or buts" Tracy said, all smiles.

Facing a guy leagues hotter than Calvin and considering her own mess of a situation, Elvira went for it. "Okay, let's do it"

"Given Calvin's backstabbing, what is left to expect from love! Marrying any Jor is marrying, so why not this hottie?" she thought to herself. somewhat bitterly.

Minutes later, they were stepping out with their marriage certificate. Elvira alongside Calvin, felt a whirlwind of emotions,

Tracy couldn't stop smiling if she tried, thrilled at the sight of the marriage certificate.

"I've got things to do, so Im off. Remember what you promised, Grandma. Pull any stunts, and I'm filing for divorce. Zach threw over his shoulder

as he left.

Tracy shot a glare at Zach's retreating figure, then turned to Elvira with a mix of guilt and hope. "He doesn't get you yet, Elvira. But give it time, and hell be head over heels." Elvira just smiled. Zach had clued her in on the deal. Figuring her marriage could save Tracy made the whole thing easier to swallow,

Elvira, genuinely fond of Tracy, suggested.

"Hey, Mrs. Gilbert, how about we celebrate my big day? My treat for dinner," "Absolutely! Tonight, we dine like queens, no holding back, Tracy declared, all set for a girls' night out During di

her marriage certificate and the feast on

edge of the evening. Elvira drowned her sorrows in wine, Tracy letting her, understanding the weight on her shoulders

table, prompting a concerned Tracy to call Zach. "Get over here and take Elvira home, I'm scheduling the surgery for this

hesitant, couldn't say no

at the scene, Zach found Elvira alone and wasted, Tracy conspicuously

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but had no choice. "Wake

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slurred, too lost in her

nearly fell, battling the urge to push her away. But

Tracy's words, he

down, Zach felt an unexpected warmth. He had never planned on marriage, yet here he was, oddly married to a stranger who seemed to stir something in him. Her beauty, visible even in her drunken state, somehow made

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carry Elvira away. Tracy finally

and Ms. Willis are

had watched Zach grow up, chimed in, "Mrs. Gilbert, you gotta admit, Mr. Zach

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the new M

the new Mrs. Gilbert Tracy replied, puffing up with

Polly echoed, already dreaming about the next

you believe that kid? Trying to look poor in front of Elvira, as if I'd ever steer him wrong. I wanted to pamper my new granblughter-in-law, but no, Zach had to

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