Caught in the Act

“Everyone at your wedding will know about us, and they will look upon me with pity and ridicule. I wouldn’t want the ignominy of being known as the one who has been dumped.”

Vaughn paused with lips pursed. “I understand.”

Upon that, Cleo heaved a sigh of relief. That went better than she thought it would.

Her subliminal despondence did not go unnoticed.

All of a sudden, she was swept up in a cradl