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Chapter 9

Author: Brocade VI
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As Seth pulled an envelope from his pocket, Laura snatched it from his hands.

Her fingers trembled as she opened it.

Inside was a letter wishing her a happy marriage and a bright future. The letter also included instructions for taking care of Fuzzy. Not a single word mentioned where Ryder had gone.

From a corner of the hall, faint meows echoed.

Fuzzy stepped out from behind a flower vase.

Laura scooped the cat into her arms and sank to her knees, tears streaming down her face.

She suddenly remembered she had promised to take a family photo with Ryder and Fuzzy before the wedding. It was too late now.

Seth, clueless about what was happening, stepped forward to comfort her. But as he approached, Laura grabbed his collar.

"Where's Ryder?" she demanded.

Seth, overwhelmed and confused, stammered, "I-I don't know! Didn't you tell me to come here?"

"When did I tell you to come?" Laura snapped.

"Yesterday! You told me to be here for the wedding today!" he replied.

Laura let out a
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