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"Chloe, remember the childhood engagement our family set up for you? Now that you've almost recovered from your sickness, would you consider returning to Kingston City to tie the knot? If you're still not on board, I can have another word with your dad and call the whole thing off."In the shadowy room, Chloe Smith could hear nothing but the sound of silence.On the other end of the line, her mom had braced herself for another refusal, but then Chloe's voice cut through."I'll go back and get married."Her mom, Felicia Brown, was caught off guard."You're... You're okay with it?"Chloe replied steadily, "I am. I just need a little time to wrap up some loose ends here in Marina City. Give me half a month, and I'll be there. Mom, go ahead and get the wedding plans rolling."With a few more parting words, Chloe ended the call.As soon as she hung up, the booming beats from the party downstairs seeped into the room, mingling with the strains of a birthday tune.It was Helen Zimmer
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Chloe shut her door, popped in her earbuds, and tuned out the noise from outside.Having made up her mind to return home and tie the knot, she knew she would have to resign from her job. Still, she was determined to wrap up her projects, aiming to avoid causing any inconvenience to others.She sat alone in front of the panoramic window, diligently finishing up her work.As the sun dipped below the horizon, the evening sky faded to dusk.Chloe removed her earbuds, stood up, and stretched. After a long stretch of focused work, she was finally done.The building had quieted down completely.She flicked on her phone for a bit of mindless scrolling.That was when a message from Helen popped up. Without a second thought, Chloe tapped it open.[Why didn't you 'like' my post?]A minute barely passed before another message followed.[Oops! Sorry, Chloe. Wrong person. Don't be upset, okay?]Driven by curiosity, Chloe checked Helen's social media feed to see what the fuss was about.H
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Facing the two worried guys, she spoke with a calm she did not quite feel. "They're just photos. We can take more, can't we?""The fire did a thorough job, so we'll have to make new memories. It's about time we went on a trip again, anyway."Andrew, trying to make the best of the situation, was met with Stephen's eager agreement."Yeah, and we can bring Helen along this time. She's always wanted to travel."Chloe could not help but laugh a little at Stephen's words.Andrew and Stephen took her chuckle as a sign of agreement and let out a collective sigh of relief.Just as they were about to head back inside, they stopped short at the sight of several boxes in the living room—boxes that were not there when they left that morning."What's all this?" they asked together.Chloe gave the boxes a quick look. "Oh, I quit my job. I'm thinking of trying something new."She had liked her job before, had she not?The same doubt crept into both of their minds.Chloe was acting off, and
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Helen clutched the trophy, but her face was missing the spark of victory. She did not look like she wanted to celebrate, and she definitely was not about to hand it over to Chloe.Instead, she bit her lip, her eyes wide and pleading as she spoke. "Chloe, the director told me to give you the trophy. It's such a big deal, and you're so awesome. I'm going to be super bold and ask you something. I've never won this award. Can I borrow the trophy for just a few days?"Borrow?Chloe had never heard anything so ridiculous. She raised an eyebrow and said with a fake smile, "If you know it's bold, then don't ask. If you want one so badly, go win one yourself."With that, she reached out to take the trophy from Helen's embrace.Chloe's frosty response left Helen flustered, looking like she was the victim of some great injustice. "Chloe, why are you being like this? I'm not taking it forever. I just want it at home to inspire me, is that so wrong?"As Chloe went to grab it, Helen hugged the
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Chloe had not noticed when the call ended.She took a moment to steady her emotions before saying, "My bestie's tying the knot. Why? Are you guys thinking of crashing it?"Andrew and Stephen had been giving her the silent treatment lately. Once she was back in Kingston City, they would probably never cross paths again—not even as acquaintances.There was no point in spilling the beans about her own wedding plans.At her comment, Andrew and Stephen shot each other a puzzled look but did not dwell on it. "Nah, you can go. I've got a mountain of work at the office," they dismissed.Andrew, still seemingly miffed about Helen's accident earlier that day, grabbed some papers and headed to the study with a frosty air.Stephen's face was set in a hard line as he added, "Helen got scraped up because of you. You should go say sorry to her. Otherwise, count me out for wedding festivities."With that, he marched off to his room.Chloe let out a bitter chuckle, keeping her thoughts to her
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It took a while, but Chloe finally got her breath back. She leaned against the wall, her medicine gripped tight in her hand, shielding her face to keep the pollen at bay.She had not even had a second to catch her breath when Andrew's accusing voice hit her like a slap."Why are you always picking on Helen? She gives us these flowers and you just throw them on the ground!"Stephen's voice, thick with anger, was not far behind. "Chloe, you've been acting so unreasonably lately. What's gotten into you?"Chloe inhaled deeply, shaking with a mix of anger and frustration. She had a storm of words inside her, ready to burst out, but all that came out was a choked sob, her eyes brimming with tears."Me, changed? Have I really changed, or is it you who changed? I have asthma, and I'm allergic to pollen. How could you forget that?"Her voice was weak, but her words hit Andrew and Stephen like a bolt of lightning.They used to be so attentive to her needs.Whenever Chloe had an asthma at
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Finally, the house was all set, and Chloe let out a long, relieved breath.It was like a huge weight had been lifted off her in a heartbeat.While signing the papers, she realized the due date for the final real estate paperwork was the same as her departure day.Perfect timing. It meant she could skip the awkward goodbyes with Andrew and Stephen.Signing her name, Chloe felt a rush of relief. It was almost all behind her.There was just one more thing to do.She hit the mall, picking out a sleek massager and a cool pair of bracelets before making her way to Natalie's place.The moment she stepped through the door, Natalie wrapped her in a tight hug."Chloe, letting you go is so hard. You've been part of Marina City for years, and I've come to love you like my own. It's going to feel so empty without you," Natalie said, her voice thick with emotion as she clung to Chloe's hand.Chloe felt a lump in her throat but managed a reassuring smile. "I'll miss you too, Aunt Natalie, bu
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Chloe spun around, and the guys looked relieved to see she was not mad.Andrew closed the distance, taking her hand. "Forget about packing. It's way too much hassle. I'll send our driver later, and we'll move your stuff to the new place together."Stephen nodded like one of those bobbleheads.In that moment, Chloe could almost see the way they used to look at her, like she was the only one in their world.Back when they were just kids, chatting and laughing was all it took. However, those childhood promises were just words in the wind.Chloe glanced at Helen, shook her head, and said, "No need. I've got things to sort out on my own."Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and walked away.Chloe had just settled into her room, freshened up, and flopped onto her bed when her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Helen. Helen's voice, sugary and smug, trickled through the line."Chloe, guess what? I visited the Lewises and the Joneses tonight, and both Andrew's
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Andrew caught sight of Chloe's lavish wedding splashed across the news.His gaze locked onto a photo of Jeffrey on his phone, anger boiling up inside him.It had to be Jeffrey's doing, didn't it?It just had to be!With that thought burning in his mind, Andrew bolted from the hospital, ignoring Lily and Teresa's protests.…It was the first day of their married life.Jeffrey was cuddling Chloe in bed, a rare moment of tenderness.The soft sunlight and the crisp air outside could not have been less inviting.Then, out of nowhere, the peace was shattered by the insistent ringing of the doorbell.Jeffrey's brow creased in annoyance. Who could be bothering them then?He slipped on a robe and went to open the door.The moment it swung open, Andrew's fist came hurtling towards him. Jeffrey nimbly stepped aside, catching Andrew's fist with ease."What's gotten into you?!"Andrew's eyes were shadowed, his chin scruffy with a dark stubble. He had never let himself go like that bef
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The well-wishing part of the ceremony had just wrapped up, and the live stream of Chloe and Jeffrey's actual wedding was underway.They stood at the historic Ethan Williams Estate in Kingston City, in the midst of a wedding that was the epitome of classic tradition.The old Victorian mansion had been transformed, decked out in white silk and golden ribbons that glimmered in the light. The sound of church bells filled the air, weaving a spell of celebration that touched everyone there.Jeffrey, looking sharp in his traditional wedding suit, made quite the entrance on a majestic white horse with a stunning carriage trailing behind him.The brass band set the mood with upbeat tunes as the procession tossed silver coins and fancy boxes of sweets to the excited onlookers.People were scooping up the treats and shouting their congratulations, their good vibes washing over the happy couple.Over at the estate, guests were treated to gold-plated keepsakes and boxes of handmade sweets, li
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If they just walked away then, what was all that love they had clung to for years worth? What did a lifetime, over two decades of being together, even mean? Was all that time and emotion really worth less than what they felt for someone they had barely known a month? A fierce determination lit up in Andrew and Stephen's eyes.Together, they declared, "Let's team up. After that, it's every man for himself!"They did not even need to hash it out. They knew exactly what had to be done. Stephen got in touch with Lily and Teresa to dig up the last few family photos that chronicled their shared history, a timeline stretching back over twenty years. Sadly, the stash of group shots was thin since Chloe had burned most of them. They were left with mostly childhood solo shots of each other, but they were content. It was something to hold onto.Meanwhile, Andrew was busy making moves, sneaking allies into the Gibson family or winning them over. The wedding was just three days out, an
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Stephen's eyes were red with fury, his hands balled into fists. With a fierce resolve, he swung at Jeffrey."Why does it have to be him? I can't accept this, Chloe. If you don't want to get married, I'll whisk you away! We can go abroad or back to Marina City, wherever you want. It's all possible!"However, Jeffrey, who could have dodged with ease, just tilted his face slightly, letting Stephen's punch graze his cheek.It was not a bad hit, but it left a red streak.Jeffrey clutched his cheek, which was only slightly hurt, and sucked in a breath, his face contorting with the sting. Still, he looked as dashing as ever.Chloe saw the injury and her heart went out to him. She reached for his hand, trying to get a look at the wound."It's nothing, really. I'm fine. It doesn't hurt."Jeffrey tried to laugh it off, but Chloe only grew more worried.When he would not show her the injury, Chloe's worry turned to anger at Stephen, and she demanded, her voice icy."Stephen! Why did you
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Chloe and Jeffrey's fingers were interlocked as they faced Andrew and Stephen, their eyes wary and watchful. "Chloe, we've been friends since we were kids. How can you look at me like that?" Stephen pleaded, his heart aching under their guarded stares.Chloe just frowned, not in the mood for pointless chatter. After all, were they not the ones who had thrown away years of friendship first?She gazed at them calmly before replying, "Skip the excuses. I've got to get home. If you've got something to say, make it quick." Stephen opened his mouth to respond, but Andrew cut him off. Standing before Chloe, Andrew's eyes were a mix of icy resolve. "Chloe, we messed up. We never liked Helen, not really. We just wanted to make you jealous to figure out who you really cared about, but we never imagined things would turn out like this..." He laid out the whole story, including Helen's desperate move to Kingston City and her plea for Chloe's help. Chloe felt a twinge of resistance at t
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Behind the scenes, Jeffrey had his crew ease up on the watch they kept over Andrew and Stephen. It was not that he was dropping his guard. He was merely setting the stage for them to make their move so he could be one step ahead, ready for whatever they would try.His people got the memo and sprang into action.Meanwhile, Jeffrey made sure to drop a little bombshell on Chloe's parents—Andrew and Stephen were heading to Kingston City for the wedding."What? After everything they've done to Chloe, they dare show up at her wedding?"Felicia was livid. She used to sing praises of Andrew and Stephen, even saw them as potential sons-in-law, but playing with Chloe's life?Unforgivable.Chloe must have been through hell when Helen went after her. To think, her lifelong friend, her rock, had turned a hostile shoulder to her over some flowers meant for another girl.There was no way Felicia would let them mess with Chloe's head, trying to force her to figure out who she really loved. No
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Chloe was in the middle of a wedding dress fitting when her phone buzzed non-stop. She was too caught up in taming the dress's wild hem to glance at it.She looked down and blurted out, "Jeff, could you check that for me?"Jeffrey, looking sharp in a black suit that made him look even taller, replied, "Sure."He casually leaned against the wall, grabbed Chloe's phone, and punched in her initials and birthday to unlock it.Reading Natalie's text, Jeffrey paused, a touch of jealousy in his voice as he read it out loud.[Hey, Chloe. Andrew and Stephen are hoping to crash your wedding. What's your take? Should we let them?]He moved closer, standing right behind Chloe, shooed away the dress shop assistant, and started fixing the hem himself.His tall frame almost wrapped around her, shielding her. His fingers, long and defined, traced the hem, and somehow, it felt more personal than it should."Jeff... Maybe... Let's just not invite them, okay?"Chloe locked eyes with Jeffrey's ea
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Helen spent an entire day and night outside the villa, her head bowed, apologizing non-stop until she finally collapsed from exhaustion.When she came to, Andrew and Stephen were nowhere to be found.She was back in her own rental room.John and Yasmin's voices drifted in from outside, discussing what to do."We should head back home today. We can't stick around here. Helen won't just sit tight and follow orders. She's got legs and she'll take off again for sure. Let's leave while she's still out of it!" Yasmin urged.John agreed with a simple nod and replied firmly, "Okay."The moment the door swung open, Helen bolted, not even stopping to put on her shoes, though she made sure to snatch up her phone.With Andrew and Stephen so harsh and distant, Helen was at a loss as to who to turn to.In her frantic state, she thought of Chloe."Yes! Chloe's heart is so big, so she's bound to forgive me!"With that hope, Helen hopped on the next express train to Kingston City, determined
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The city official's harsh words stung Helen. She stomped her foot and snapped, "Alright, alright. I'm going!" Barely after she had called for a moving truck to haul her stuff, Helen was already feeling the pressure. With no destination in mind, the driver was losing his patience, repeatedly asking where to. It took her forever, but she finally choked out the name of her old neighborhood. "Head to the Orchid Lane Community." Her only hope was to talk to her old landlord about getting her place back.Luckily, it had only been a few days, and the apartment had not been snapped up yet. When Helen arrived at the Orchid Lane Community, the first thing she saw was a family camped out by the entrance. The Zimmers might not have been the height of fashion, but they were neat and tidy. Still, Helen could not help but look down on them, and it showed.She was about to tell the driver to just keep driving, but he was already out of the truck, unloading her bags."Helen! Give us the mo
