CHARLOTTECold, rough fingers clamped around my arm, yanking me upright. “Don’t you dare create a scene,” my mother snarled into my ears. “Now, stand upright.”Mechanically, I obeyed. Her grip tightened, digging into my skin. I winced, swallowing the tears burning in my throat.“Now you’ll put a smile on that sick face of yours and act like a proper wife.” she released me abruptly and shoved me towards the living room. “Move.”My legs moved despite the pounding in my heart. Thoughts I’d managed to bury at the back of my mind for the past few days crept to the surface.He made a promise, I reminded myself desperately. He made me a promise. He wasn't going back on his word.Yet, dread slowly slicks down my spine. Before I could talk myself out of it, I sneaked a glance at them, and regretted it instantly. Vivienne was locked in his arms, their faces pressed together, kissing.I turned away sharply, suddenly feeling numb. My tears dried instantly, and my body froze; only my lungs seeme
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