He then gave a lengthy explanation, claiming it was just regular help, urging me not to stir up trouble again.
“I won’t go,” I said quietly, keeping my head down.
After last night, any remaining affection I had for him had completely vanished.
Luke stared at my calm demeanor, and an inexplicable panic rose within. He hesitated momentarily, but when he thought of Mandy’s charming, playful behavior, his grip on his phone loosened.
In his mind, Anna Lane loved him so much. What could possibly go wrong?
With that reassurance, he breathed a sigh of relief and left without saying anything else, disappearing from my sight.
I made a call as I watched him leave.
That evening, a helicopter landed in the plaza.
A man approached me and said, “Ms. Lane, your helicopter has arrived. It’ll safely take you to South City in half an hour.”
I nodded and handed him an envelope. “Deliver this to the wedding tomorrow. It’s my wedding gift for the bride and groom.”
