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Closure.<\/p>\n

Claire let out a short, humorless laugh. He still believed life revolved around him.<\/p>\n

But instead of tearing it up, she placed the invitation on her desk. Because life had surprised her, too. And she had something Ethan wasn\u2019t expecting.<\/p>\n

The Day of the Wedding<\/h2>\n

The Crystal Hall glittered with imported orchids, crystal fountains, and live violins. Guests whispered about the extravagance.<\/p>\n

\u201cHas she arrived?\u201d Victoria asked, her sequined gown catching every flicker of light.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot yet,\u201d Ethan replied, swirling champagne. \u201cBut she will. She can\u2019t resist seeing this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just then, the murmurs in the hall grew louder. Guests turned toward the entrance.<\/p>\n

A sleek navy car pulled up. Out stepped Claire.<\/p>\n

But she wasn\u2019t the woman Ethan remembered.<\/p>\n

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Her hair swept elegantly over her shoulders, her gown a soft silver that shimmered with every step. Confidence radiated from her. But the real shock was the man walking beside her\u2014tall, broad-shouldered, in a sharp suit, his hand gently resting on the shoulder of a boy about five years old.<\/p>\n

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