“She’s doing what’s best for her family,” I retort.
Jill’s face darkens. I can tell she takes it personally, and I love the way her hatred for me only seems to grow with every passing second she spends at this damned wedding that’s doomed to fail.
“No,” Jill says, her voice loud and clear. “Take me instead.”
Everyone gasps, including me.
I didn’t think this wedding could get any better.
But now … now she’s given me the best wedding gift any groom could ever receive.
A second chance at claiming what should always have belonged to me.
And this time … she’s not getting away.
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To be continued in THE MARRIAGE DEBT!