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.

there was still a little edge. “You’d better apologize properly when you see her, and you better promise

mode, and Chris could feel his patience running thin.

especially after the news about Olivia’s cancer.

Olivia–she could mess up the family’s future,

making another big promise to Stephanie.

hesitated, but finally

could finish. “Your grandparents said if this wedding falls apart, they’ll never speak to you again.”

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

and he muttered, “Why do they care so

“They say a fortune teller told them she’s a lucky star. She’s the one bringing

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in the community. To hear that they were basing everything on some fortune

conversation, said, “Enough talking. Just come back, and remember what

get a word in, she

It felt like

with a shorter

her to do a damn thing. Just being their “lucky star” was enough

Stephanie walked in the door later,

she saw her, immediately taking her hand. “Good girl. I’m sorry you had to deal

Ashford, I brought you a gift,” Stephanie said, holding out a

at the gesture. It

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

Grace

her even more. 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 someone like

thought this brooch would look nice on you.”

nodded, clearly pleased. “That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got something

took Stephanie’s hand and led her