If the wedding went as planned, my position as the rightful Mrs. Gould would be solidified, and I wouldn’t have to live in the shadows anymore.
And then, I wouldn’t mind ghing the Gould family double the joy–both a wedding and a baby announcement
“That sounds like a good idea,” Gavin said, nodding “Medical science has come a long way. With proper care, I’m sure we’ll have a baby soon.” He had understood, but I didn’t correct him. Once the test results were out, he would know the truth.
He was going to be a father.
The thought made me smile involuntarily. “Mm ”
have my mom handle it.
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1‘ help bunchikle, shaking my head. “If you like Tom so much, why don’t you go for him yourself?
hellon vou” What would be the point?
Den rolled her eyes. ” please You’re blind can’t you see how he feels about you? Why do you think he suddenly enlisted in the military when you married nun?
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She macted out, gently placing a hand on my belly. “After the wedding tomorrow, head straight to the hospital with Gavin. It’s better to take precautions than risk any drama
conversation was getting bely, a knock on the door interrupted us Moments later, a stepped in, his tace lighting up with a smile. Already strikingly handsome, his chad an almost spring or warmth to t
a.” Dawn quickly responded, waving her hand. “Gavin, you’d better treat Grace well–don’t let ampone bully her!”
Garn, tariflar with Dawn’s personality, merely smiled. Perhaps in a good mood, he even played along “Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, no one will dare” Looking between the two of them, I shook my head, finally addressing Gavin “Was there something you needed?”
“Dinner’s ready.
dith mine. “It’s been ages since thadameal at your place. I’m in for a treat tonight!”
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Curing and laughing, Deen and Iliraded out. Passing Gavin, his pla
suddenly buzzed Boch Dawn and instinctively glanced at him. He frowned slight hanging up
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Finally for wedding day arrived.
At dawns, an army of makeup artists dragged me from bed. Already drained from wedding prep and further fatigued by pregnancy, I was so drowsy I nearly nodded off while they did enim.ükeup.
The ceremony was set in a grand hotel, and the guest list was filled with the most
st prominent figures in Fuvine
As there getting ready, Dawn fed me some snacks, worried the wedding day’s brotic schedule would exhaust me.
“By the way, where’s the groom? Thaven’t seen him since I came”
before I could answer, a makeup artist chucked “Tradition says the bride and groom shouldn’t meet before the ceremony.”
wrinkled her nose. “What kind of tradition is that? I’ve never heard of it
She shot me a mischievous wink. “If the bride can’t see him, surely the maid of honor can?I’ll go check!”
Grabbing her arm, I laughed. “He’s probably busy with wedding stuff. Don’t bother kim.”
Dawn adopted a teasing tone. “Well, well, the wedding hasn’t even happened yet, and you’re already rushing to defend your husband!”
My cheeks flushed instantly “Ugh, stopir”
She printed “Don’t worry, I’ll just peek. No interruptions, promise, ”
