Betrayed on the wedding day
She pressed her words firmly.
“Unfortunately, Grandfather doesn’t think so.”
Tension crackled between them, colder than the pounding bass outside.
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Unbeknownst to Adrian, Marceline had already signaled the waiter, who now returned with another tray of drinks. This glass looked identical, but its contents had been tampered with.
“Try this,” Marceline said softly, sliding it toward him. “Think of it… as our peace offering.”
Adrian stared at it in silence. Then, smiling faintly, he picked it up. Marceline’s breath caught, her eyes glinting with hope.