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The phone on the other end was turned off, and I sighed. I sent the edited message and wearily closed my eyes.

My mother-in-law called to tell me that she would like to have dinner with Zac and me tomorrow.

It seemed like Zac wasn't planning on going.

I ordered a gift and flowers according to my mother-in-law's preferences. She had always been kind to me, treating me like her own daughter, especially after my parents passed away.

I didn't want to disappoint my mother-in-law, so I bought the gifts to excuse Zac.

Unconsciously, my fingers tapped into the girl's Instagram.

Stella Williams documented every aspect of her life with Zac.

Her first Instagram post related to Zac was from three years ago.

In the photo, the girl was beaming, and the man's handsome eyes were fixated on her, overflowing with love.

When Stella Williams wanted to go to the library, Zac would accompany her.

If she desired French food, Zac would promptly arrange for it to be delivered.

In his eyes, Stella Williams was