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Chapter Nineteen
Astrid and Darius shared a panicked look. Neither of them was ready to tell Nikoleta the truth yet, so Darius just settled for something quite simple—faking confusion.
“I don't quite understand what you mean, mum.” He frowned, now standing beside Astrid.
“There's something serious going on between you two and I want to know what it is.” Nikoleta stated.
“Prenuptial stress.” Darius simply said. Astrid marvelled at how he could lie while looking straight into his mother's eyes.
Nikoleta narrowed her eyes at them both. “You sure it's not a prenuptial fight?” She asked.
“Did we have a fight?” Darius asked, looking at Astrid.
“No.” She shook her head. Oh, he's good. She thought.
“Why don't you want to go bridal shopping with me, then?” Nikoleta asked Astrid.
“It's just... I'm nervous.” Astrid looked down, wondering how long she would have to keep lying.
“About what? It's your wedding! And I'll be there. If y
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