Chapter 91

Victoria spotted McNeil and Violet beneath the fireworks, Curtis, Isaac, and Marcus nearby, with little Max in tow.

From a distance, the group was laughing and enjoying themselves, the night alive with their easy camaraderie.

"Dad, Ms. Marchand, you're out here setting off fireworks and didn't even invite me."

Gwyneth's voice carried a hint of indignation.

Violet crouched down in front of her, her eyes twinkling. "Weren't you the one who said you had plans tonight?"

McNeil had asked Gwyneth earlier what she was up to, and she'd said she was going to see her mom. She never mentioned this to Violet, only saying she had a craft project and needed to look something up on the computer.

She'd even whispered in Violet's ear, promising not to intrude on her "special time" alone with Dad.

Violet saw right through her little scheme but chose not to call her out.

Isaac couldn't help but ask, "It's pretty late, Gwyneth. Who brought you here?" "My mom, of course."

Gwyneth replied without missing a beat. The three men-except for McNeil- immediately turned to look in the direction where Victoria stood.

streetlamp behind Victoria cast her face in shadow;

felt her whole body tense, unable to move

she came over to say hello, what would happen if she and McNeil were recognized

don't you call her over?" Curtis asked, curiosity piqued. Marcus

was McNeil's mysterious, never-before-seen wife. Who wouldn't want to finally catch a glimpse of

handle McNeil's stubbornness, yet this woman had not only married him but had a daughter

offered, almost jumping with anticipation. Violet's

them off.

wife and don't even ask her to join us? Besides, you and Violet are just friends now. Don't

nosy, there was no stopping

about to leave, when McNeil's call

message unmistakable. He didn't want her to show up in front of his friends-not to protect her, but to shield Violet from gossip, to prevent anyone from thinking Violet was the

How typical.

was done caring

"Fine," Victoria replied.

into the night. Isaac, still watching the spot where

squinted; something about that

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