L When I left , it was rainy , and when I came back , it was sunny Chapter 1 1 .
My childhood sweetheart and my brother both fell hard for the new scholarship kid , River Song .
He dumped me , breaking our engagement .
No way I can handle a debutante like Rainey Lynn .
My brother forgot Moms dying wish .
Rivers been through so much .
Sharing my love between you two isnt a big deal , is it ? He blew off my birthday to be with her .
Г On the anniversary of Moms death , he was at some happy family get together with River and her mom .
While they were in L.A.
for Rivers design award , I torched the house filled with our memories .
I faked my death and left town .
But when the news hit L.A.
, those two jerks who couldnt stand me suddenly went crazy .
They flew back , kneeling in front of the burned out shell , bawling their eyes out .
The last time I brought up my engagement with Luke Evans , the whole room went silent .
Г Then , catching Lukes annoyed expression , everyone burst out laughing .
Arranged marriages ? Seriously ? What is this , the 1800s ? Looks like our little Raineys getting a bit insecure , huh ? I ignored the noise .
I just stared at Luke on the couch .
His shirt was unbuttoned , showing a few marks on his neck and collarbone .
It felt like tiny needles pricking my heart .
The pain was delayed .
Г That was just kid stuff .
We were young and dumb , Luke said , finally looking up .
His smile was faint and sarcastic .
He glanced at me , all casual .
Rainey , were grown ups now .
Lets just forget it .
I stared at him , stunned .
Before I could say anything , the door swung open .
River came in , wearing a waitress uniform and carrying a tray .
She flinched when she saw me , stammering , M Miss … I mean , Ms.
Lynn .
Г She glanced quickly at Luke , like she was about to cry .
S sorry , am I interrupting something ? Rivers voice trembled .
She tried to set the tray down and leave .
Luke kicked the coffee table over .
Cups shattered .
Glass flew everywhere .
A shard cut my arm , drawing blood .
It stung like hell .
Luke didnt even look at me .
He stormed over to River , face like thunder .
く He ripped the frilly apron off her .
River , how many times have I told you not to take these jobs ? River nodded , all obedient .
But her eyes welled up .
I dont want to keep taking your money .
You and your brother have already given me so much .
I can earn my own way … It hurts me to see you doing this .
Luke threw the apron aside .
Youre coming home with me .
If I see you < He turned to me .
And if anyone gives her trouble , theyll regret it .
I held my bleeding arm , staring at him .
The room was a mess .
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This club ? Its owned by my family .
Luke thinks Im deliberately harassing River by letting her work here .
Its laughable .
Luke and my brother treat her like a princess .
She has more money than she knows what to do with .
Why would she bother working ? But I know no one will believe me .
I could drag the manager in here to vouch for me .
In his eyes , Im the wicked queen .
The rich bitch making the innocent Cinderellas life a living hell .
Rainey Lynn , Luke said , pulling River close .
Someone like you ? I cant handle that .
Lets just call off the engagement .
The room went dead silent again .
River went pale , burying herself in Lukes arms .
My so called friends stared at me like I was a monster .
It was actually pretty funny .

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Ever since Rivers mom barged into our lives , and then River weaseled her way between me and Luke … Id had my moments .
Id lost it .
My everything was suddenly being given away to them .
I was a spoiled brat .
How could I stand it ? く But all the screaming and crying did was push everyone closer to River .
I was tired of it .
Sick of it .
Fine , I said .
I moved forward slowly .
Luke instinctively shielded River .
Rainey , whatever you want to do , do it to me .
I opened my hand , showing the blood .
My palm was covered with it .
Lukes mouth thinned .
His icy eyes seemed to