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Chapter 171: The Wedding (Part 24)

Author: Rachelle Wylde
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Leonel

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My mother ignores my question and wraps me in a hug that smells like expensive vanilla.

“Oh darling, you look so good.” She coos into my ear.

When she pulls back, I catch her pristine blue dress, and I cringe, “and you look off theme.”

She smiles innocently at me, but of course that's her play. She wants to show the press that she disrespects the wedding. Maybe I shouldn’t have invited her, but wouldn’t that have been just as bad?

Of course she would be the one trying to tear my wedding apart. In all my years of enduring her bad parenting, I’ve never thought of disowning her like I’m doing now.

“Why did you invite Genevieve?” I ask incredulously, looking between the two women who give each other knowing looks.

My mother places a palm over her chest, her mouth open in shock, “Darling, I thought we all got a plus one? Surely I can use mine however I want?”

I narrow my eyes at her, irritation spiking every vein I have. Something has to be going on here. I d
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  • These Reckless Vows: The Billionaire's Bride   Chapter 171: The Wedding (Part 24)

    Leonel ~~~ My mother ignores my question and wraps me in a hug that smells like expensive vanilla. “Oh darling, you look so good.” She coos into my ear. When she pulls back, I catch her pristine blue dress, and I cringe, “and you look off theme.” She smiles innocently at me, but of course that's her play. She wants to show the press that she disrespects the wedding. Maybe I shouldn’t have invited her, but wouldn’t that have been just as bad? Of course she would be the one trying to tear my wedding apart. In all my years of enduring her bad parenting, I’ve never thought of disowning her like I’m doing now. “Why did you invite Genevieve?” I ask incredulously, looking between the two women who give each other knowing looks. My mother places a palm over her chest, her mouth open in shock, “Darling, I thought we all got a plus one? Surely I can use mine however I want?” I narrow my eyes at her, irritation spiking every vein I have. Something has to be going on here. I d

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