Chapter 3

The day after the engagement was called off, the Carter family was in chaos.

Monica's calls started early in the morning and didn't stop. She kept calling my mom over and over.

At first, she was demanding answers, then she tried to persuade her, and finally, she was practically begging.

My mom didn't pick up a single call. Eventually, she got so annoyed that she blocked Monica's number.

The Wynn family wasn't exactly one of the big shots, but in Seaside City, we were a name people recognized.

The engagement with the Carter family happened partly because Alex made a…