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Chapter 257: New Low

Author: Judith GW
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-11 22:16:19

Spencer's POV

“Miss Delilah–”

Suddenly, Colin’s voice becomes whiny, plaintive. The voice of a spoiled child who didn’t get what he wanted. I can’t help but chuckle–Colin wanted to rile Delilah up, to rattle her, but it didn’t work. I may not know how Delilah feels about any of this, but I do know that she’s smart enough not to be fooled by such obvious schemes.

Colin thinks I love Delilah now, so he’s trying to drive a wedge in our relationship. Exactly as I saw coming.

It’s almost pathetic how predictable he is.

But even still–to try and drive a wedge in my future marriage like this? Delilah and I aren’t in love, but if we were, this attempt of his would cause so much pain.

And that pain is exactly what he wants.

I’d say this is a new low for Colin, but I think he’s always been this desperate to drag me down. My being engaged has just given him yet another avenue to try and ruin my life.

“Go, please,” Delilah says primly.

“I’m so sorry if I’ve offended you in any way,” Colin
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