The Divorce Prescription

Declan and Stella stepped out of the room, only to be greeted by Bob. "Stella,

how was last night with Declan?"

Stella nodded happily. "Dad, Declan is officially part of our family now."

Bob burst into hearty laughter. "That's right! Declan, we're family now. I've already spoken to him, and he's on his way here."

Declan's eyes narrowed slightly. "He is coming?"

"Yes," Bob confirmed. "He's coming to attend your and Stella's wedding."

Declan was taken aback. "Wedding?"

"That's right, Declan. I've spoken to him, and he's agreed to attend. I've already started making arrangements. You and Stella will be married in three days!"

Declan pursed his lips. Bob was truly a cunning old fox. First, he had orchestrated Declan and Stella's night together, and now he was announcing their wedding in just three days.

Declan had originally planned to stall, but with the wedding set so soon and that important figure personally attending, he had no room to refuse

looked at him expectantly. "Declan, don't you want to marry

were watching him closely. After a brief pause, Declan replied calmly, "Of course not. I was just thinking that three days might be too rushed. Stella,

I already ordered my dress a while ago. Dad, you'll have to give Declan some

all. You two go ahead and

Stella beamed with joy.

recover her strength. When she finally

knew he had left, but where had he

her phone. She was to send him

hesitated, not wanting to

hi

he was busy

phone rang. Someone was calling

and Aileen's voice

her grip on the phone.

into tears. "Hailey, I tried calling Declan, but I couldn't

child. She

"Aileen, don't cry. I'm coming to

quickly as she could. John had already arranged for