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Chapter 17: Why Me

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Dalia’s POV

I couldn’t believe it—we didn’t even swing by the mansion. Instead, we headed straight to the airport.

And yes, let me repeat: I was in a white wedding dress and three-inch stilettos, looking very much like I escaped my own vows. Fabulous, but still—what the heck.

“Let’s go,” Lucas barked suddenly as he stepped out of the car.

“Wait—” I grabbed his arm before he could open my door.

He turned to me, brows knitting together. “What’s wrong?”

“What’s wrong?” I pointed aggressively at my dress. “This is what’s wrong. Why on earth would you parade me around like this, while you’re wearing a full suit and tie? What do you think people will assume when they see us? That we’re a runaway couple?”

He had the audacity—the shamelessness—to laugh.

“And? What’s the issue? We are a couple.” He gave me that infuriating little smirk of his.

I rolled my eyes so hard I saw a new dimension.

“You’re impossible! And where are our things? Don’t tell me we’re going to the Phil
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