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Chapter 74

Author: Elodie
last update publish date: 2026-09-11 18:13:19

Sienna’s Pov

The reception spilled across the open lawn under strings of warm lights. Tables were simple, white linens, low arrangements of wildflowers.

Laughter carried easily. Ava spun between the tables in her flower-girl dress, cheeks pink from cake and attention, while friends and family drifted from group to group with glasses of champagne.

I stood near the edge of the dance floor, still catching my breath from the last round of congratulations, when the music shifted. The upbeat track f
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