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\u201cMorning, birthday girl,\u201d he said, pecking me on the cheek. \u201cBig day tomorrow. You excited?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNervous,\u201d I managed, forcing a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll be great. Wait until you put on that dress. You\u2019ll be the queen of the night.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

My stomach clenched. \u201cAbout that\u2026 maybe I should wear the blue one? The one we bought last year?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0froze. He was tying his tie in the mirror, but his hands stopped mid-knot. He turned to me, and for a split second, the mask slipped. His eyes weren\u2019t loving; they were cold, annoyed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLiv, we discussed this,\u201d he said, his voice dropping an octave. \u201cI spent a fortune on that dress.\u00a0<\/span>Ms. Reed<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0worked hard on the alterations. Are you trying to insult me?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo! Of course not,\u201d I stammered, guilt washing over me. \u201cI just thought\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cForget it. Wear the dress. For me.\u201d His face softened instantly, the charming husband returning. \u201cPlease?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMorning, birthday girl,\u201d he said, pecking me on the cheek. \u201cBig day tomorrow. You excited?\u201d \u201cNervous,\u201d I managed, forcing a smile. \u201cYou\u2019ll be great. Wait until you put on that dress. You\u2019ll be the queen of the night.\u201d My stomach clenched. \u201cAbout that\u2026 maybe I should wear the blue one? The one we bought last…<\/p>\n

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