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Chapter 5

Author: Magnificence
On the final day of the wedding countdown, Ashton finally called. His voice was cautious. "Laura, are you still mad? I've been tied up with work and haven't been home for a few days. I've been working overtime every night."

My tone was calm. "No."

He breathed a sigh of relief, and his tone brightened instantly. "Good. By the way, you've confirmed the wedding schedule, right?"

"Yeah."

With a smirk, I glanced at the packed suitcase in the corner.

Ashton sounded fully relaxed now. He even soun
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