Claire sighed, looking exhausted. She rubbed at her temple, avoiding Olivia’s gaze. “It’s just easier this way. Please don’t make a scene.”
Make a scene? Olivia had spent months running herself into the ground to make this wedding happen, and Claire was acting like she was the problem?
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Her throat burned, and for a moment, she considered pushing back, demanding answers.
But she knew Claire—when she shut down, no amount of reasoning would break through.
So despite the hurt clawing at her chest, Olivia swallowed her pride. She forced her voice to stay steady.
“Okay,” she said softly. “If that’s what you want.”
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