Chapter 3: The Secret Behind Victoria’s Smile

Chapter 3: The Secret Behind Victoria’s Smile
Daniel followed Emily to the parking area.
“Emily, wait!”
She stopped.
But she didn’t turn around.
“What truth?”
Daniel became silent.
That silence answered everything.
Emily slowly turned.
“What have you been hiding?”
Daniel looked away.
For the first time that day, he looked afraid.
Victoria appeared behind him.
“Daniel doesn’t know how to explain it.”
Emily looked at her.
“Then explain it for him.”
Victoria smiled nervously.
“The wedding was never supposed to happen today.”
Emily frowned.
“What does that mean?”
Victoria looked at Daniel.
And whispered:
“Tell her about the contract.”
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Emily’s heart stopped.
“What contract?”