It Doesn’t Matter Anymore novel Chapter 52

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Chapter 52

Aaron’s shouts faded. The church quieted under Joshua’s steady gaze. The priest cleared his tragat CARTRE

My hands were still trembling, but Joshua’s warm grip steadied me. We exchanged ringside lowered to best lipped the ring onto my finger. For a brief moment, i thought I saw the corners of his lips curve in a suffe

The rest of the wedding passed smoothly, like a dream. When the quests left, I stood at the church entrang, mrdagte shadow long across the steps

Joshua walked over and stood beside me. He didn’t speak at first, just gazed into the distance. A breeze lifted my vet adjusted it, his touch so natural.

After a long silence, his deep voice broke the quiet. “Tomorrow is the project summit. Aaron will be there. So will your parders”

turned to meet his gaze. The streetlight cast shadows, making his emotions hard to read. “Are you afraid soften toward tem

He paused, then smiled faintly. His hand rose to rest gently on my head, his fingertips brushing through my hair “Of course not. I want you

with your own eyes how far they’ve fallen.” His tone was calm, firm.

His words struck a part of my heart I’d tried to ignore, breaking through my walls. I panicked, lowering my bead. “Well then good night

and hurried toward the lounge, not daring to look back. But after a few steps, I glanced over my shoulder.

Joshua was still there, watching me with that faint smile. My heartbeat quickened. I turned away and disappeared down the hal

Behind me, his smile faded. He pulled out his phone, his voice turning cold. “Get the three Harveys out of the Cooke mansion. Deliver them to the summit tomorrow. Don’t make mistakes.” After his assistant confirmed, he ended the call and looked up at the darkening sky