Three months before my wedding 10

Three months before my wedding 10

Time to pack and bounce

I didn’t bother with the gifts Mom had given me or the flashy jewelry Henry had tried to win me over with

And those old family photos? Burned. I wasn’t the type to cling to the past. If I was leaving, I’d do it clean and final

Dragging my suitcase downstairs, I caught Mom dabbing ointment on Betty’s arm

Mom shot me a cold look. Oh, so I scolded you a little, and now you’re running away? How mature. Fine, leave. Maybe the house 

will finally be peaceful without you. Come back when you marry Henry.” 

I didn’t even flinch. Didn’t say a word. Just gave her one last look

I wasn’t about to tell her I’d switched out the groomor that the wedding was in ten days

She wasn’t family anymore. And I didn’t need her, Betty, or Henry anywhere near me to mess it up

Pulling out my phone, I ordered a ride

While I waited, guess who decided to show up? Henry, rolling in with his car

Daphne, what’s with the suitcase?he asked

Moving out.” 

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He frowned. Why? Where are you even going? I already gave the wedding house to Betty, so don’t go making trouble for her. I’m looking for a new placejust wait. You can move later.” 

I didn’t answer. Didn’t even look at him. Just walked past his car

But Henry grabbed my arm. Do you have to make this so unpleasant? Can’t we just go back to how things were before? When we 

were happy?” 

You cheated on me with Betty. And you still expect me to act like everything’s fine? Where do you even get the audacity?” 

Are you seriously still hung up on that? How many times do I have to explain myself? You’re so petty, always holding grudges. Why can’t you be more like Bettyunderstanding for once?” 

Oh, the irony. Listening to him blame me, then turn around and compliment Betty, like I was the problem here? It hit me just how 

shameless someone could be

If Betty’s so understanding,I said, then why don’t you marry her?” 

Henry scoffed, like I’d told a bad joke

Because let’s be real: everyone knew how much I’d loved him. No onenot even Henrybelieved I’d actually walk away. Especially not days before the wedding

Fine,Henry said with a dismissive tone. Just don’t come crawling back to me later, crying and begging for forgiveness.” 

Cue Betty’s entrance. Henry, you’re here for me?she chirped, stepping out of the house

Your mom said you were upset today. What happened?Henry asked

Betty shot me this wideeyed, helpI’msofragile look before cozying up to him. Daphne lost her mind today and came after 

me with a baseball bat” 

Henry’s face darkened, and I could see the lecture forming. But Betty tugged on his sleeve

Don’t yell at Daphne. I’m not mad at her anymore. It’s my fault, really. If Mom hadn’t adopted me, I wouldn’t be here, getting in 

her way.” 

How could it be your fault?he said, all tender, resting a protective hand on her shoulder. She’s the one at fault. Petty and 

intolerant as always.” 

Then, he turned to me. Daphne, for Betty’s sake, I’ll let this go. But you owe her an apology. Get on your knees and apologize.” 

Three months before my wedding

Three months before my wedding

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