The ‘right person‘? That was someone you could admire, someone worthy of forever.
Danny had given me beautiful memories in my youth, sure. But forever? He wasn’t capable of that.
“Of course,” I said calmly. “Only with Hugh will I be happy.‘
Footsteps approached from behind, quick and deliberate.
Hugh wrapped an arm around me. Without missing a beat, he called for security to remove Danny. “Wait!” Danny shouted. “Paige, I don’t believe you’d choose someone you’ve only known for a short time.” He dropped to one knee, pulling out a flashy, limited–edition pink diamond ring.
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“You loved this ring,” he said, almost pleading. “I imagined so many times what it would look like putting this on your finger at our wedding.
“Paige, please… don’t marry someone else.”
I nearly laughed out loud.
Every word he said made my skin crawl.
That ring—this ring–had been on Mia’s finger not long ago.
