Chapter 9 My mothers seemingly innocent Lifegram post unexpectedly went viral .
The hashtags exploded : #Sterling Family CEO Getting Married # #Gavin Sterling Wedding Photos # My mother was ecstatic , eagerly sharing screenshots of admiring comments .

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Let that Luke see this , she declared triumphantly , he never deserved you ! Id moved past caring .
You cant mourn the loss of love that never existed .
Still , his message caught me off guard .
Though blocked on my main account , hed managed to find my alternate profile .
He sent the photo of Gavin and me , then immediately called .
Wind howled through the connection like a storm .
So you ran home to this guy ? he snarled .
What , did his money draw you in ? God , youre pathetic , Yvonne , he sneered .
I know this is all to spite me .
Come back , and Ill give you a wedding too .
I gazed at the silvery moon , cold and distant .
Yes , its because hes rich , I replied , voice heavy with irony , and worth a hundred of you .
Lukes breathing grew ragged , barely containing his fury .
His voice turned venomous , familiar in its cruelty .
Bet he doesnt know , does he ? Seven years Ive had you , three pregnancies .
Think hed still want you if he knew ? Face it , Yvonne youre mine .
My chest constricted as tears threatened to fall .
For what seemed like eternity , words failed me .
Luke must have sensed my distress because his tone softened , manipulative as ever .
Yvonne , surely these years meant something real ? He was preparing another guilt trip .
Then Mandys voice cut through the background : Luke , the bath faucets broken , can you check it ? Chapter 9 .
A hollow laugh escaped me as I ended the call , cutting off his pathetic performance .
I permanently deleted my alternate account , excising that chapter of my life .
My face was wet with tears , not rain .
Id only gotten involved with Luke because of a promise one that should never have been made .
Given the chance for a do over , Id avoid him entirely .
Every single time .
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