She Got A Better Man

Chapter 5

After oversleeping due to a long nap the day before, Elvira woke up past 10 am. Disheveled and groggy, she found breakfast waiting, courtesy of Zach, who had already headed to work.

Without hesitation, she dove into the meal. Given she had taken a few lays off work for her ill-fated marriage plans with Calvin, she relished the day's calm, planning to fully outfit her new home. En route to the home goods market, Elvira's phone buzzed with a call from Vincent, who b

Launched into a tirade the moment she answered. "Elvira You think you're tough now, huh? Your sister was in a car accident yesterday and all you can think about is dragging Calvin to the altar! What kind of cold-hearted daughter did I raise?" she dead? If so, I'll send a wreath Happy""

Though accustomed to Vincent's harsh words, Elvira felt her temper rise. Is she

"You're heartless! Judy is always defending you, and you repay her with insults and curses! You're beyond cold Vincent's rage soared.

"Her defense makes you hate me more? Well, thanks for nothing. Tell her to save it Elvira retorted, her voice icy Inside, she sneered. Seems men can't tell sincerity from manipulation Goes for my father and Calvin alike.

"That attitude is why Calvin prefers Judy! Just come home and end this farce of a marriage," Vincent argued, partly upset yes understanding Calvin's preference, firmly believing no man could want a woman like Elvira. hung up, thinking. If not for Marsh, I would write

"No need. I'm already married. As for who Calvin marries, I couldn't care less." With that. Elvira hung of that family for good.

Vincent was left speechless, while a tearful Judy worried, "Calvin, Dad, surely Elvira didn't just marry some random guy? If that is the case, I can't with Calvin. He should be with her.

Calvin, with a dash of disgust, remarked. "If Elvira has sunk that low, she is dead to me. Drop it: Im marrying you and that's final

prospect of strengthening ties with the ascending Kennedy family through Judy's marriage. Before Vincent could dial, Elvira sent him their marriage certicate with a message that

believe Elvira

knew no bounds. He tried calling back for details, but

rash decision. If he is bad news. I'll go talk some sense into her. even if it means giving up Calvin." Judy fretted, her act collapsing as she fell back into her seat. "Judy, don't be ridiculous. You're carrying my

I'll make amends for the rest

let's not talk of splitting with Calvin,

Let's finalize Judy and Calvin's engagement quickly and

made her bed by marrying in haste family" Vincent declared, storming

thought. At the home goods market, she relished picking out decor for her room and even considered Zach's

with company executives.

sent Zach

at his phone in such moments,

messages, leaving his

choiers, Elvira felt a tad guilty, sending

[Am I bugging you!]

at an executive mid-report, replied nonchalantly

arranged, Zach found Elvira's company quite enjoyable. With Trasy's healths on the end, he

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