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.

in shadow; no one could see her

body tense, unable to

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

Why don't you call her over?"

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

had not only married him

with anticipation. Violet's face had turned

them off.

You run into your wife and don't even ask her to join us? Besides, you and Violet are just friends now. Don't let her get the wrong

Marcus got nosy, there was no stopping

froze for a moment, about to leave, when McNeil's call

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

How typical.

done caring

"Fine," Victoria replied.

just like that, her figure vanished into the night. Isaac, still watching the spot

something about that silhouette

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