Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Chris had been talking to Kevin for what felt like forever, but it was the kind of conversation that felt good to get off his

chest.

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He showed up at Cloudridge Valley early for lunch, but both his and Kevin’s calls were straight–up blocked by Stephanie.

No other options left, he went ahead and knocked on her door.

Ten minutes straight, nothing.

His mood, which had been kind of okay earlier, plummeted.

Kevin rubbed his chin, thinking. “You think she dipped out before you even got here?”

The idea of her leaving before him hit Chris like a punch to the gut.

“She left first?” His voice was a sharp, low growl.

Kevin just shrugged. “Maybe you should call Mrs. Ashford?”

Chris pulled out his phone and dialed his mom immediately.

“I just already called her. She’s on her way, his mom, Grace, said, sounding calm as always.

There was a pause, and Chris could hear the confusion in her voice. “Why’re you calling me? Shouldn’t you just call Stefi?”

Chris’s frustration bubbled up. If he could actually get through to Stephanie, he wouldn’t be calling his mom.

But since his mom was already on the line, he forced a sigh and said, “Alright, heading back now.”

He didn’t mention that Stephanie had blocked him–hell, that’d be way too embarrassing to bring up.

better apologize properly when you see her, and you better promise

and Chris could feel his patience running

family was on edge, especially after the news about Olivia’s

to accept Olivia–she could mess

going on, Chris wasn’t thrilled about making another

finally answered,

he could finish. “Your grandparents said if this wedding falls

weight of that hitting him. He didn’t realize how much his grandparents were invested in this. It felt like one wrong move, and he could

hitched, and he muttered, “Why do

blunt as ever. “They say a fortune teller told them she’s a lucky star. She’s the one bringing us good

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people in the community. To hear that they were basing everything

done with the conversation, said, “Enough talking. Just come back, and

he could get a word in, she hung up.

the door. It felt like

person with a shorter fuse,

to do a damn thing. Just being their “lucky star” was enough to have them wrapped around her finger.

later, Chris still

warmly when she saw her, immediately taking her hand. “Good girl. I’m sorry

I brought you a gift,” Stephanie said, holding out a velvet box

at the gesture. It was impossible

such a good girl!” she said, practically glowing. “I didn’t ask you to bring

just made Grace

In that moment, Grace couldn’t help thinking. The Hart family must be blind if they don’t see how amazing this girl is. Why would they love

politely, “I thought this brooch would

“That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got something for you too.”

and led her