Chapter 4

Time passed quickly, and soon it was the day of the engagement party.

Given the importance of the event for both families, a steady stream of guests arrived.

Turning my head, I spotted Priscilla George walking arm in arm with Kashton Wallace.

She wore a gown that was originally mine and had a smug smile on her face.

"Oh, Reagan, fancy meeting you here," she said, her eyes lingering on the bruises on my face as if disappointed they weren't worse.

I had no intention of acknowledging them, but something caught my attention: the necklace around her neck.

"Where did…