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HAILEY

Percie’s parents visit turned into a small party. His grandparents, my family, friends, and even Remy came over. It was just a click on Percie’s phone everyone we cared about came over.

Mrs. Matthews had been great to me. She squeezed me into a hug when she saw me wearing her son’s engagement ring. She held my hand and looked closely at the ring on my finger. 

“This is so beautiful.” She smiled. “Beautiful for a beautiful young woman. Please, don’t break my son’s heart.”

“Thank you, and I have no intention to.” I did a quick glance at my man chatting with Remy and his father at the corner of the living room.”

“Now, I can rest. Percie has just been through a lot to have another heartbreak, but I know he’s in good hands. Thank you, dear.” She kissed me on my cheek. Percie saw us, and he was smiling at me.

When his mom left me in the kitchen, I tried my best not to roll my eyes when Victoria, Lexie, and