Chapter 410

Simms and Yulia nodded in agreement, both convinced that McNeil had thought of everything. Only Violet knew the truth-every word was a lie she'd spun

herself.

Since the day McNeil had agreed to marry her, nothing else had happened. Every step, every detail, she'd managed on her own.

She'd written the entire guest list alone, planning to show it to McNeil today, and to bring up the question of her wedding dress while she was at it.

Suddenly, Violet remembered the wedding gown Victoria had designed for her own anniversary with McNeil-the one Violet hadn't been able to stop thinking about. She'd tried to bring it home once, but Victoria had snatched it back immediately.

Now that Victoria and McNeil were divorced, and Victoria hadn't even bothered to claim their house—since Gwyn was still living there—it stood to reason the gown was probably still in the closet at McNeil and Victoria's old place.

After lunch with Simms and Yulia, Violet drove straight to McNeil's house.

When the doorbell rang, Xenia opened the door, her expression instantly souring at the sight of Violet.

"Who are you here for this time? Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Langford is home."

It was the weekend, and Gwyn, hearing voices at the door, came running out. When she saw Violet, her face lit up.

"Violet! What are you doing here? I've missed you!"

It had been ages since they'd last seen each other. Smiling, Violet handed Gwyn the gift she'd brought.

I just wanted to see you. Your

by the hand into the house. With

played with Gwyn for a little while before she began wandering through the house, her eyes searching. Xenia, noticing the shift in

respect. This is Mr. and Mrs. Langford's home. You can't just roam around

Violet's gaze turned icy.

your 'Mrs.' is about to change-haven't you heard? Victoria and McNeil are divorced. The court gave the house to McNeil, and our wedding date is already set. We'll be married by

Violet and Xenia was palpable. Gwyn caught wind

it true, Violet? Are you really

nodded, ruffling Gwyn's

living here with you and your dad.

Langford nodded

then her smile faded, and

about Mom? Will she still be here too? But if

around Victoria, but with Violet, she spoke her mind freely.

kept her tone light and

mom and dad are divorced now, so your mom won't be living here

was

Mr. Langford? No wonder she hadn't seen

really left for good, even leaving Miss Gwyneth behind because

believe. They'd

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