"I'll marry you," Vanessa used to tell me. "I'll make you the happiest groom in the world." Back then, I believed her. I thought her busy schedule, my patience, and every compromise I made were all for the future we were building together. However, things were different now. This had crossed a line I could never accept. More than that, it had finally shown me who Vanessa really was. The love she kept talking about was worth nothing at all. I took a firm step back, stood beside Olivia, and reached for her hand. "Vanessa, we may have broken up, but I never betrayed you in this relationship," I said. "I hope you can respect my decision now, the same way I respected all of yours before." I glanced at Logan, then looked back at her. "And although my fiancee invited you both to the wedding, I'd rather you didn't come. It wouldn't be appropriate, would it? "Olivia and I grew up together, too. We have history and a strong foundation. Our decision to get married won't change."
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