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Maddie let out a giggle as she caressed her gown.“ I guess it's alright. What's 200,000 anyway? No regular person can hire this designer, though”.

Gabriel was neglected in the corner as this went on, growing more irate by the minute as Maddie continue to talk. With that, he simply left the dressing room and headed out into the corridor, lighting a cigarette as he walked. He glanced over the banisters in boredom to observe the merriment one flour down, looking as though he was an outsider observer instead.

“It's your wedding anniversary party today, Why do you look so glum?” asked Aidan Smith, who was Gabriel's best friend. He playfully slipped an arm around his shoulders.“Don't tell me you're having regrets about it. Are you ”

Gabriel flipped away some cigarette ash, his expression tired. “Will you believe me if I say yes?”

Aidan's expression stiffened.

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