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“And you never thought I’d skip out on my wedding day either.” I smiled. “Don’t underestimate me. I learned from the best.”
Walking out the door, I let out a deep breath and fell into Drew’s arms.
Chapter Thirty-Two
Drew
I held her as tightly as I could and ran my hand up and down her back. I expected her to break down and start crying, but she didn’t.
“I’m so proud of you for holding it together in there and standing up to them.” I kissed the top of her head. “Are you okay?”
She broke our embrace and looked up at me.
“I’m fine. Actually, I feel great. Is that fucked up?”
I let out a light chuckle. “I’m not sure.”
“Let’s get out of here before one of them opens the door,” she spoke.
As we climbed into the back of the Bentley, Jillian laid her head on my shoulder.
“Will you stay with me tonight?” she asked.
“Of course, I will. I wasn’t planning on leaving you anyway. Where do you want to stay? My place or yours?”
“How about your place? But can we stop by mine really quick so I can grab some clothes for tomorrow? I really don’t feel like putting this dress back on in the morning.”
“To Jillian’s apartment, Roland,” I spoke.
After stopping by Jillian’s apartment, we headed to my townhouse. Jillian went upstairs while I grabbed a bottle of wine and a couple of glasses. When I walked into the bedroom, she was in the bathroom washing her face and letting her hair down. I poured us some wine, climbed under the covers, and waited for her.
“I brought some wine. I figured you’d want some.”
“Thank you.” She softly smiled as she climbed in next to me.
Taking the glass from my hand, she brought it to her lips.
“So now what?” I asked. “What are you going to do about your parents?”
“Nothing. I said what I had to, and it’s done. I’m never going back to Seattle. I’m sorry you had to witness all that and for ruining your night.”
“You didn’t ruin my night, and don’t be sorry. Your parents. Wow.” I shook my head.
“I told you. They’re something else. I lived my whole life like that.” She finished off her wine and held her glass to me.
Grabbing the bottle from the nightstand, I refilled her glass.
“Are you still up for going to my parent’s house tomorrow?”
“Yes. Do you think I’m going to let this ruin anything? I’m done letting my parents ruin and run my life.”
I reached over and softly stroked her cheek. “You are a brave woman, Jillian Bell.”
“Thanks. I’m trying to be. Tonight was the last thing I needed with everything else going on.”
“I know.” I pulled her into me and kissed her head.
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