Jamie's face went pale instantly.

Winnie, oblivious to her sister's turmoil, released Jamie's hand and moved toward the source of the sound, only to discover Ben's phone sitting on the vanity by the mirror.

Jamie felt her stomach twist in anxiety. How could she possibly explain this?

With a relieved smile, Winnie commented casually, "So careless, leaving his phone behind." She picked up the phone without a hint of suspicion. Jamie held her breath, quickly shifting the conversation. "You're the guest of honor today. Get back out there. I need to run to the restroom again."

Without waiting for a response, Jamie dashed into the restroom and locked the door in one fluid motion. But once inside, she felt Ben closing in behind her, pressing her back against the door with an ominous intensity.

Just as his hand began to roam in a way that was both cruel and deliberate, Winnie's voice sounded from outside the door, "Jamie, I really think you should go to the hospital. I'm going to get Jack to arrange someone to take you." "I'm fine," Jamie replied, struggling to keep her voice steady. "I'll hold out until the ceremony is over. I don't want to miss it."

find Ben. If she realized he was still in the lounge, or worse, if she caught them together, Jamie couldn't even begin to imagine

"Jamie, if you're not feeling well, it'll be

Winnie's footsteps fading into the distance, finally allowing her a shaky sigh of relief. Jamie slumped against the door, only to hear Ben's scoffing laugh

so gentle cut deeply. She clenched her fists, willing herself to stay calm. "I waset

revenge on me if you must. Just don't do it this

been four years ago, it was over now. In the end, she had betrayed him

any of this, Jamie?" Ben's mocking voice cut through the air. He reached out, grabbing her by the cheeks

she worked tirelessly, taking on several jobs. She stayed out of

had the time to meet him She could only manage half

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