Ariel could tell Janice no longer intended to marry Wade. Still, it was another matter entirely for Wade to abandon the wedding venue at such a moment.With a frigid look, Ariel said mockingly, "Mr. Garner, shouldn't you set your priorities right? What could possibly drive you to make such a rash decision?"Wade's lips were pressed into a thin line. Alicia had been in an accident. He hadn't wished for this, but it had happened nonetheless.Janice pulled her hand free. "Is it Alicia again?"Wade's silence was answer enough.Janice snickered. "Sure. You can leave."Her response came swiftly—no fuss, no tantrum, none of the protests she might have made in the past. Wade felt a hollow ache inside him, panic rising, but he had no time to dwell on it. Alicia had injured her leg, likely the same one damaged years ago in an incident caused by Janice. He felt compelled to check on her."Wait for me. I'll be back soon," Wade promised as he stood.Knowing she had no choice but to stay, Wa
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