"Me? I don't think that's a great idea." Karen hesitated. "I mean, none of them even know who I am. You guys go have fun without me." "You're my fiancée. They're bound to meet you sooner or later. Might as well make today the day," Jeffrey insisted. Deep down, he feared any hiccups before the engagement party. Hence, he felt it was always safer to have Karen by his side to keep the doubts at bay.

What Jeffrey did not realize, however, was that this decision would be his biggest mistake.

Because Jeffrey did not anticipate running into his ex-girlfriend at this little gathering.

And sure enough, the moment he walked in, there she was, locking eyes with him.

But it was too late to turn around and leave without raising my suspicions.

"Is this the future Mrs. Turner? Wow, she's a stunner!" Jeffrey's buddies caught sight of Karen and started ribbing them with grins.

passage in their group; everyone had been through it with

had been drinking, and since she was the one who had pushed Jeffrey to come, she had to ensure he kept his

usher her to a seat at the

that Jeffrey was serious this time, and the jokes at Karen's expense quickly subsided.

guys bantered and laughed, Jeffrey suddenly raised his glass and announced loudly, "I've got news for you all—I'm getting engaged to my lady here." "No way!" "Look

not alone; a man, probably her boyfriend, kept passing her

not dwell on it, figuring maybe

rounds of drinks, she excused herself to

her makeup and freshen up. Since she did not wear much makeup, washing her face would not make

on her face, she heard the

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