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MARA

"Mara!!! I looked up when someone called me, and I smiled when I saw Claire with Felix behind her. "Mr. Perez, Hello, sir."

"Hello, Mrs. Revira." Dad greeted back. I stood up and hugged Claire, happy I had someone who didn't hate me. It seems everyone here hated me.

"Mr. Perez." Felix greeted. Dad quickly stood up and shook his hand, smiling, and patted his back.

"I'll be back, I'll just give a small speech, and we can enjoy the night," Jayson said, standing after he kissed my forehead. Claire occupied the seats he left and grinned at me.

"So you two are coming out?" She whispered.

"I think. Jayson said he would introduce me as his wife tonight."

"That's great, so that those bitches will shut up." I chuckled and softly nudged her, but she only smiled in return. I turned my eyes to the small platform in the middle of the ballroom. I watched Jayson as he welcomed the guest as well as his