The details of our house had all been designed according to my preferences, and Quentin had even set up a playroom for my beloved rescues.
It was clear that Quentin had put a lot of thought into it.
Collin often told me about things in Marina Sands, making me laugh out loud.
“Last time you saw her, Alice had interrupted your engagement party in the middle of her performance. Now, people in the industry really can’t stand her. She hasn’t had many opportunities since.
“The Hunts realized that a marriage alliance with the Langleys had become impossible, so they pushed Alice to get with Justin.
“But when the Nolans found out that you are the eldest daughter of the Smiths and learned that it was Alice who ruined your relationship with Justin, they called her a tramp and said they would never accept her as a daughter–in
-law.
“Then after her stepmother found out, she stopped funding Alice and cut up her bank cards. Just a few days ago, Alice came to me to ask for money.
“Justin stopped dealing with her too, so she has been crying to her friends every day, claiming she’s innocent, Her friends just laugh at her now.”
Justin had transferred all his affection for Alice to me.
He kept showing up at my doorstep every day, sending flowers and gifts, which got on my nerves.
He even went to Avani to find the gemstone I liked, had it set into a ring, and grandly delivered it to Smiths.
He texted me, saying, [This is your one–of–a–kind ring. Please be my most beautiful bride.]
I was so fed up with him that, in the end, Quentin had to pressure the Nolans to get Justin to stop with his antics.
On the day we went to get our marriage certificate, as soon as Quentin and I arrived at the court, someone blocked
our way.
It was Alice.
