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Chapter 13: To Own My Name
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Stella paced endlessly still staring intently at Rissa's protruding stomach." And you kept it away from me?" She thundered obviously hurt by it " Mum! I knew you would be devastated, I didn't want that," Rissa responded touching Stella's shoulder Stella closed her eyes and opened it again, her watery eyes stared at her daughter, pity written all over it." Is it Liam's?" She asked slowly but Rissa's disapproving nod confirmed her suspicion." So it is for the strange man?" She bellowed calmly settling on the sofa, her hand gripping it tightly." Yes”, Rissa responded downcast; Stella was speechless for some seconds, contemplating how to handle the situation." It is a whole lot to take in Rissa; forgive my reactions; I know you are hurting too," she said at last." I know mum, it wasn't easy for me either, I....." she started, but Stella stopped her putting a hand over her mouth." Don't explain anything. I do not care if history has just repeated itself, but I will ensure you have
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" Yes, I do”, Diane screamed excitedly, ignoring the scoff from the back seat in the mini hall.Her focus was sorely on her groom; she had finally done it, and she had become Mrs Hickson." I pronounce you man and wife,” the priest said enthusiastically, and applauses rained at the moment.She couldn't wait to be told as she latched on to Liam and kissed him fervently.Her mind drifted back to all the humiliating moments she had to endure to have Liam to herself.She even went as far as employing her devilish cunningness to become Mrs Hickson in place of poor sloppy Rissa Stonebridge.Liam felt so overwhelmed that he just kept smiling while reciprocating her loving moment.It was his second time in less than a year to hold a wedding, his wedding.He was glad he had avoided the bloggers and reporters getting wind of the wedding.Even that very morning his company just took down a post from an anonymous blogger on the rumor of him getting married.He had promised Diane he would keep her
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