You're Not Hurting Me This Time
If you back out now, I can pretend none of this ever happened.
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught the flicker of panic in Jeffrey's gaze.
I tightened my hold on Jeffrey's hand. I looked Harry in the eye and said firmly, "Sorry, but we are in love. If you're not here to congratulate us, then leave."
Harry's face filled with hurt. He made another move toward me, but Dad had already ordered his men to throw him out.
The engagement banquet went on as planned, and we were showered with blessings from friends and family.