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Chapter 11: Getting Married

Author: Wolf Bella
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-19 23:28:16

Joshua and Ginny made their way down the grand staircase, their footsteps echoing off the marble floors. Raymond stood at the foot of the stairs, his posture rigid, as he attempted a warm greeting.

“Good evening, Ginny,” Raymond said with a strained smile.

Ginny barely acknowledged him, scoffing at his face, her eyes moving to her mom. “Morning, Mom,” she muttered before sitting at the table with a huff.

Lucy glanced between her daughter and Raymond, her shoulders sagging slightly. The table was enveloped in a heavy silence, the clinking of cutlery the only sound breaking the stillness.

Raymond’s voice broke the silence once more. “Ginny, is something wrong?”

Ginny’s response was icy. “Nothing you need to worry about.”

Lucy tried to diffuse the tension. “Joshua, how was your day?”

Joshua’s smile was tight, his gaze darting between Ginny and Lucy. “It was fine, just busy. I’m looking forward to tonight.”

Lucy gave a small, reassuring smile. “I’m glad to hear that. Joshua and I have som
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