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. That was the

a silent G? The one you met at the

as an asshole.

who's the lucky guy?" Unluck

en and cream-colored envelo

d unfolded it, dread already set

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" I said slow

MY Dean," Chloe chirped. "Isn't it crazy? It all just... clicked. He c

ter like she was s

who left me without a real explanatio

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tons to push and disappeared just

marrying

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th wen

ward as if to greet me, then stopped abru

. You've got ink on your hands, and

pressed cream linen pants and ballet flats that had never seen a scuff. Her blonde

a charcoal skirt that barely grazed my thighs, one heel hanging

her, stunned

the wedding. I'd hate for you to go down during the vows. That'd be embarrassing, Sav. Anyway, you're gonna be my mai

red a

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used m

ught you were late because you got distrac

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ow because you know I'm quite particular abou

o roll my eyes,

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ald green?" I

love child. Think deep forest glimmering with silent judgment. Rich. Regal. But also don't-touch-me sharp. Not teal. Not moss. Not jade. And absolutely not

th hun

rald, Chlo.

afford that, Sav? You're gonna be my maid of honor, you have to look present

snapped

wanna play, then le

bring a

en't had a decent relationship in years

big news to share too... wanted to k

promoted

engag

ed on her

, I'm getting

had suddenly turned bitter. "That

best friend. He works in fina

always texts you during family dinners and

. We've kept it quiet. Didn't w

didn't think you were the relationship type,

st

ss of water, my fingers trembling just en

ways busy and only gets to take two vacations in twelve months and I'm always busy booking meetings and

, that same serene smile on her

like a sugar cube melting in te

. Leaving behind her

g. After rummaging for minutes, I finally found

told literally everyone from our ge

older sister, Alyssa, Aunt Janice, Aunt Thelma, Uncl

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