Shattered Facade

Vanessa returned home, looking completely lost.

The Channing family had been waiting anxiously, and as soon as they saw her, they rushed over, their eyes brimming with anticipation.

"What did Desmond say?" Both Irene and Margaret pressed for details about what happened today.

Everyone was dying to know if Desmond had popped the question, or if the wedding date had finally been set.

Vanessa felt a