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SIX MONTHS LATER

NEW YORK CITY

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[ K A R A ]

"I still can't believe you're getting married to Ryder next week," mom said as she stomped to the kitchen with our dirty plates.

"You've known him how long exactly? Three months?" she teased, referring to the time when I argued with her over her choices on marrying Peter.

"Ha-ha, very funny," I laughed sarcastically as I stalked ...