Hunter and Emery seemed like the picture-perfect couple, much to the envy of others around them. However, the more Hunter smiled, the more I found it fake and off-putting. I finally understood why Emma decided against attending the ceremony. After having known the truth about Hunter, there was no way she would have been able to feign ignorance in front of him.
Meanwhile, Hunter was being the perfect gentleman. Ever so charismatic and impeccably dressed, even the female reporters couldn’t help but steal glances at him.
“Alright, since everyone’s here, we can begin the ribbon-cutting ceremony! Let’s… “
“Wait!” Emery interrupted before the emcee could go on. “We’re still waiting for someone.”
The words had only just left her mouth when she spotted a familiar face in the crowd and waved eagerly at him.
Everyone followed her gaze till their eyes landed on Ashton, who was looking as cool as a cucumber.
He swiftly made his way toward them and stood beside Hunter. The ribbon-cutting ceremony went on as scheduled to roaring applause.
While the reporters were busy taking photos, Emery gently elbowed me to get my attention. “So, what about it?” she whispered, a polite smile still plastered on her face.
“What about what?” I replied in confusion.
“I’m talking about Ashton.” Emery sighed as she rolled her eyes. “You should take this chance to talk to him. You’ve gotten your kid back, so why not just restore your marriage?”
Oh, so that’s what she’s trying to get at.
I had almost forgotten that other than the Stovall family, no one else knew that Ashton and I had faked our divorce. Still, it warmed my heart to see Emery being so concerned about me, even on such an important day.
A sudden wave of guilt washed over me. I knew that sooner or later, I would have to find an opportunity to tell her the truth.
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