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I stiffen, realizing what I’ve done. All this talk about dating hearing people led us right back to his ex.
Crap.
I blink rapidly, unnerved when Henry drains the rest of his drink and tries to swipe another glass off a waiter.
“Want to dance?” I do a little shimmy.
He shakes his head.
I tug him and he reluctantly trails me to the dance floor.
On the way, I spot a familiar face.
No.
It can’t be…
Henry notices my frightened expression and twists his neck to see what stalled me. “What are you looking at?”
“Nothing.”
Henry quirks an eyebrow in disbelief and looks around until he makes direct eye contact with Lexi. Then he freezes.
Uh-oh.
Unease bleeds through my stomach as Henry’s ex-girlfriend—the one who had him wallowing in self-pity and B.O. for weeks—makes a move in our direction.
It’s an instinctive reaction to step in front of Henry. How far should I go for my best friend’s honor? Slapping his ex at a wedding this fancy might not be the best call. I can drag her outside by her hair and maybe we can brawl there?
Or, you know, it can be a short, polite conversation that ends amicably.
I’m ready for anything…
Until a man joins Lexi’s side. She smiles up at him, accepting the champagne and the kiss he offers.
Okay… I was not expectingthat.
The moment they touch lips, I know this won’t end well.
What do we do now?
I doubt the new boyfriend is deaf. That adds an extra level of strain to navigating this complicated situation.
My eyes meet Henry’s and I arch an eyebrow in a silent inquiry.Stay?
He juts his chin down.
Great.
My heart is about to drill right out of my ribs. Fingers coiling into fists, I scowl when Lexi nears us.
She doesn’t deserve my polite smile.
Not that she’s even looking at me.
Her eyes are locked on Henry. I can’t tell what she’s feeling. Guilt? Relief? The fact that her smile is kind irritates me. Who does she think she is pretending to be nice after breaking my best friend’s heart?
Lexi signs hello.
