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nded loudly. I heaved a sigh, set down my coffee,
marriage, as if she's struc
, escaping Mother's outbursts,
dorned in an elegant white lace dress that accentuated her
said. Looking up, I noticed
ce tinged with worry as I took the maga
n the scene beyond the window. "I'm not sure I
r reassurance. "That's easy for you to say;
wouldn't have agreed if they weren't
g for money," Gabriella countered, rising
motive?" I questioned, sk
on't buy the story about settling Fath
ily," I said, pausing to catch my breath, "and Mother would n
xclaimed, her frustration echoing a
If you reject this marriage, we'll be ru
n't you marry him?" She challen
ed to Derrick," I replied, tu
ow you wouldn't dare," she said softly
o sign the deal with the Evan
blurted out, stopp
" I bombarded her with que
t with another man's child," sh
till reeling from the shock. She
d. "Nate," she f
irmation. "Yes, who else?" she
Mother's warnings about him," I s
ruthless man that I don't know, especial
aint either,"
leave, to protect my child from th
ll that off?" I questioned, unable to hi
it'll be easier," Gabriel
, trying to grasp what
own shortly," she said, her
, brightening up
ider," she urged, and I enve
r you," I said, planting a kiss on
likely guests. "She'll be down soon," I murmure
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your sister?" Mom demanded
Mom. She's no
wouldn't be asking. Didn't you say
breath," I pleaded, hoppin
ng. Find your sister now; the whispers are starting, and you
ome patience," I mut
t. "Gabby!" I called out, enterin
. I dreaded the worst. My heart pounded as I che
by!" I cried out, rushing to
r wedding dress still hanging there. "No, Gabby, you can't have...
er phone ring from the desk. She left her phone behind. I realiz
oice. Take care of Mom and
his can't be happening-" "What's all this?" Mom barge
t," I sa
ed with frustration. "How could she do this? We had a
never wanted any part
ped back. "Now that she's gone, we have no choice. You will
not possible,
vans to save our family's reputation, or you let
responded, feeling
isted, looking me s
e has my heart. I understand the importance of fam
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