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Chapter 20: Trying on Wedding Dresses with My Rival

Author: Sonia
Chloe’s POV

At the bridal shop, Rachel flitted around like a butterfly among the endless racks of wedding dresses.

One moment, she was trying on this dress; the next, she was admiring another, as if determined to sample every gown in the store. Trevor followed her like a devoted attendant, holding up her trains and tossing out compliments.

“Do I look good in this one?” she asked, twirling in front of a mirror.

“You’ve always suited strapless gowns,” Trevor replied. “Remember your prom dress? You looked stunning in that.”

“You still remember my prom dress?” Rachel beamed, leaning playfully on Trevor’s arm. “And how we won Best Couple that night? No one even knew we weren’t actually dating. We totally fooled everyone!”

Sitting alone on the sofa, I watched their little performance unfold, feeling like a complete outsider. A pang of self-pity hit me. How had I become the fool in this situation, standing by while they treated me like an accessory to their charade?

Determined to regain some
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