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Chapter 8

Author: Paper Relic
When I went back to check the wedding venue, I saw Ryan.

He was leaning against one of the columns, scanning every person who walked by. His wrinkled coat and tired face made him look nothing like the polished man he used to be.

The second he saw me, his eyes lit up. He hurried over, but when he reached for me, he stopped himself and pulled his hand back.

"Julia, I've been waiting here for days."

There was something almost hurt in his voice.

"What are you doing here?" I looked at him coldly
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