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Chapter 6

Author: Bellefort
The afternoon of the wedding, the Spanish air hung heavy and stifling.

When everyone arrived at Castillo de Sol, excitement buzzed through the guests. They wandered the grounds, snapping pictures. Even Mr. and Mrs. Dawson beamed, pulling Tania close for countless photos.

Only Shane frowned at his phone, staring at the empty thread.

A few days ago, he had sent me the castle’s address, along with the selfie he’d taken with Tania in front of it. I hadn’t replied.

Yesterday morning, he had texted me to apologize to Tania and said he’d take her to the family lunch first, but I hadn’t replied.

Even last night, when he’d sent three messages claiming Tania had forgiven me, I hadn’t replied.

The more he scrolled, the more unsettled he felt. Finally, he flicked upward, scanning our history.

Every message on that screen came from me.

"Which of these three gowns do you like best?"

"There are so many candy favors. I can’t decide. When will you come home and help me choose?"

"Shane, are yo
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    "Shane, you know better than anyone what that means to me!"It was the last keepsake Grandma Mae had left me, apart from the old courtyard.For a split second, his eyes flickered with hesitation, but then his face hardened. "You’re mistaken. That’s not your grandmother’s diamond.""I’m not mistaken!" My voice shook with fury. "It was always kept with the gold bracelet, which was also hers.""We're at the family lunch. Don’t embarrass me. Go home now."I stared at him in disbelief. Tears spilled down my cheeks, and for the first time, Shane faltered. I had endured so many times when he put Tania before me without shedding a tear, but now, my crying unsettled him.Just as he reached out a hand, Tania burst into tears. "Lila, I only said it looked pretty, so Shane gave it to me. Please, don’t be angry with him...""Tania," Shane said quickly, frowning. "I gave it to you willingly. Don’t blame yourself."He bent down, tenderly wiping away her tears. His words struck me like thunder

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