Mirabelle couldn't hold back her tears as the reality of the situation hit her. "I can't believe Rita betrayed me like this," she saidto herself.But then, she thought about it some more. Maybe she should have seen it coming. After all, Ray and Rita were spending a lot of time together lately. She just never thought it would turn into something serious so quickly.Hermind raced with thoughts and questions. How long had they been seeing each other? Was this why Rita was so insistent on getting her out of the house? And what was she going to do now that Ray was going to have a child with Rita?Mirabelle knew she needed to confront Ray and Rita about the situation, but she couldn't find the words to do so. She felt like her heart had been ripped out of her chest, and she didn't know how to move forward from this.For now, she just allowed herself to cry and grieve the loss of the relationship she thought she had with Ray. It was going to take her some time to heal from this, but she knew

Mirabelle sat on her bed, lost in thought. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about the situation with Ray and Rita.As she was deep in thought, Maria walked into the room. "Hey, Mirabelle. What's going on? You look a million miles away."Mirabelle snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Maria. "It's just... I don't know. Something doesn't seem right about the whole situation with Ray and Rita. Weeks ago, when Rita called me and told me she was sold by her father, I believed her. But now I'm starting to think that it was just a ploy to ruin my relationship with Ray."Maria frowned. "Wait, you really believed that?Mirabelle nodded. "I know, I know. I was so naive and stupid. But I just thought that no one would lie about something like that."Maria shook her head. "That's messed up. Rita would stoop that low just to get Ray for herself?"Mirabelle sighed. "I'm starting to believe that she would. And I feel so foolish for falling into her trap like that."Maria

Ray had come a long way since his rocky start with Rita. Though he had made mistakes, his dedication and commitment to their relationship had paid off.Now, he was at the wedding dress store, preparing for their upcoming wedding. As he perused the racks of dresses, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous and overwhelmed. This was, after all, a huge step for both him andRita.But the moment Ray slipped into the first dress, all of his nerves instantly vanished. He felt an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement, and he knew that this was the perfect dress for his perfect day.As Ray twirled in front of the mirror, admiring her reflection, a smile crept across her face. She looked absolutely stunning in the dress, and she couldn't be happier.The sales associate at the store helped Ray finish off the look with the perfect veil and jewelry to match, and soon enough, everything was settled.Walking out of the store with her new dress proudly in hand, Ray felt more confident than ever befo

Chapter Ray wanted Rita to invite her parents but Rita does not want.Ray: "Rita, have you invited your parents for the wedding yet?"Rita: "No, I haven't."Ray: "Whynot? It's our wedding and they should be here to celebrate with us."Rita: "I don't think they need to come, it's going to be a lot of hassle for them to travel all the way to the city."Ray: "But they are your parents, and I know how much they mean to you. I want them to be part of our special day."Rita: "I understand, but I really don't want to bother them with the travel expenses and arrangements. Let's just keep it simple and intimate with close family and friends."Ray: "Are you sure? You don't want to regret not having them there on our wedding day?"Rita: "I'm sure, Ray. Let's just focus on us and the love we share."Ray nodded, not wanting to push the subject any further. He understood that Rita just wanted to keep things simple, but felt a twinge of sadness that her parents wouldn't be there to share in their j

On the day of the wedding, Ray looked handsome in his charcoal grey suit, and Rita was stunning in her white lace gown. The ceremony was beautifuland emotional, and as they exchanged their vows, Ray knew that he was marrying the love of his life.After the ceremony, as Ray and Rita took photos with their family and friends, Ray's father couldn't help but notice how happy they bothlooked. He was proud of his son for finding someone who made him so happy, even if it meant navigating complicated family dynamics.As the night went on and the reception kicked into high gear, Ray's father watched as his son and daughter-in-law danced together, surrounded by the people who loved them. He knew that this was just the beginning of a lifetime of happiness and love for them both. And as he raised a toast to the happy couple, Ray's father knew that he was surrounded by family, both blood and chosen, and that was all that mattered.Rita: (whispers to herself) Wow, I can't believe this day is finall