Chapter 5

"I heard Margaret say," I turned to her, "that even this damaged goods isn't worthy of stepping into her family."

Margaret's jaw dropped, stunned, like a fish stranded on the shore.

"I heard my bridesmaid say," I looked at Bambi, "that someone had finally taken this damaged junk off her hands."

Bambi shot to her feet, her lips trembling.

"I heard my relatives say," I scanned the familiar faces, "that this girl lived with someone for years, and only ended up with Ethan after getting dumped.

"I heard my parents' friends whisper that I look like bad luck for any…