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Chapter 19

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Teresa's POV

Two weeks passed in a blur of coffee dates and casual lunches.

Derek quickly became a constant presence in my life. A distraction from the engagement party disaster that played on repeat in my mind every time I closed my eyes.

Kasey's arms around my neck. Kylie's small hand gripping my dress. The promise I made that I had no idea how to keep.

And Timothy's face. The recognition and the questions I couldn't answer.

Derek made it easier to forget. Or at least easier to pretend I cou
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