Chapter 5

Putting a guy like Austin in his place was a walk in the park for Maxwell.

He quietly sidled up to me, giving me a look like he wanted a prize for his good behavior.

Feeling a bit guilty for dragging him into my mess, I whispered a quick apology.

He just reached up and gently covered my lips.

"Whatever he does is his own problem, not yours. You never need to apologize for him." He smiled warmly. "Ava, I promise I will never make you regret your decision today."

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The wedding was everything I had ever dreamed of.…