It was the day of the wedding anniversary, and rather than lounging in my bedroom pretending to be the dutiful son who had finally returned home after three years, I was down in the event hall, snapping my fingers at a decorator to take down a set of ugly silk drapes. They weren't right. This anniversary needed to look pristine—not like a cheap replica of last year's setup. “Jason, darling...” I turned around to see Mrs. Donovan approaching, a warm, genuine smile gracing her face. She was breathtaking tonight, dressed in a flawless, floor-length off-white gown that hugged her silhouette with effortless grace, her dark hair gathered into an elegant, high bun. “Gosh, you shouldn’t be stressing yourself out with all this,” she insisted, stopping a few feet away. “You ought to be resting upstairs until the evening reception kicks off!” “Of course not,” I replied, offering her a tight, affectionate smile. “I’ve always helped organize these events. I’m not quitting now.” I took in her
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