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Chapter 07

Author: Mirah Ace
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Chapter 07

" Is that really necessary? " Shane suddenly asked, referring to Jennifer.

" Ofcourse, you're going to do it anyways on the wedding day, so you have to learn now " She said and he looked away, staring into space.

" He just have to insert the ring into your finger and that's all, no word at all, no kneeling " Jennifer added and Layla breathe out silently.

" Don't we have other important things to do? " Shane asked instead.

" This is the first important step " Jennifer insisted and he sighed silently.

" Claus, the box " He called and it was then Layla noticed Claus was with them all through, she didn't notice.

Claus moved forward and gave the box to him revealing a shiny diamond ring which caused Layla to gasp loudly and they all turned to her and she hurriedly covered her mouth with her palm.

" Is there a problem? " Claus asked.

She noticed they were all staring at her and she cleared her throat.

" I'm sorry, but can you get another random ring?, That's too extravagant, and
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