«Il giorno prima del matrimonio di mia figlia, mi disse: “Vuoi farmi un regalo? Allora sparisci dalla mia vita”. Rimasi in silenzio e feci esattamente quello che voleva. Dopo aver venduto la casa e annullato il matrimonio da sogno… lasciai un piccolo regalo nella casa vuota che lasciò tutta la sua famiglia sbalordita.»

opened the door to find Blake on my porch, his handsome face creased with confusion and alarm. Behind him, his parents were just emerging from their luxury SUV.

Victoria’s expression was a mixture of concern and poorly concealed curiosity.

“Sophia,” Blake began, pitching his voice low as if sharing sensitive information, “there seems to be some confusion about the wedding. The venue called my mother, saying everything had been canceled, but that can’t be right. Amber’s not answering her phone.”

“Blake,” I interrupted gently, “Amber is inside. There’s no confusion.