When her fiancé leaves her for her best friend, a heartbroken woman finds an unexpected proposal from another man. As she navigates the fallout of betrayal, a new marriage offers her a chance at love and reclaiming her life.
Derek's patience had clearly run out. She already apologized. What else do you want? Clara Bennett, this ends now.
Apologize to Vanessa, take back what you said, and we'll leave. A dead silence settled around us. Even one of his friends faltered. Derek, that's...
She's frightened Vanessa half to death. Doesn't that deserve an apology? How are we supposed to have a wedding if she keeps this up? She's the one who cares so much about boarding on time.
Vimesa immediately shook her head, tears running down her cheeks. No, Clara doesn't have to apologize. It's my fault. I shouldn't have gotten on the boat. 10.09.30. My mother was close to tears. Clara, please get on the boat. We can talk about everything else later. I'm begging
My father's fists were clenched tight. Sweetheart. I looked at them, feeling as though a red-hot weight were pressing against my It wasn't that I wasn't hurting. I was hurting so much, I was almost numb. Three years
and my parents' humiliation, my wedding, my dignity, none of it counted for as much as Vanessa saying she was upset. And Derek still thought I would give in. He even stepped closer and lowered his voice so only I could hear. Clara Bennett, stop threatening to leave me and call off the wedding. You know how much that boarding time matters to you,
and you know no one else is coming to marry you today. I looked up at him and suddenly wanted to tell him just how completely wrong he was but i said nothing he wasn't worth it 10 09 40. when i