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CHAPTER 21

Olivia stretched her hands as she pulled the blanket off her body. The soft sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a golden hue over the room. She heard several voices in the house and then a knock on the door. She went to open the door and Ruth and Eunice rushed inside.

Today was her wedding day. She had forgotten all about it. Forgot the whirlwind of events that had led to this moment. But reality came crashing back as soon as she shifted in bed and caught sight of the ivory gown hanging in the corner—a delicate reminder of the life-changing day ahead.

“Morning, bride-to-be,” Ruth chirped, her eyes gleaming with excitement. “You ready?”

Olivia tried to muster a smile, but her stomach churned with nerves. “As ready as I’ll ever be,” she whispered, her voice betraying the inner turmoil she had worked so hard to hide. Then she took a look at Eunice who was on the side, playing with Ruth’s mobile phone. “Why is she not ready yet?”

“She just finished having breakfast.
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