Chapter 666


    "Me? I don''t think that''s a great idea." Karen hesitated. "I mean, none of them even know who I am.


    You guys go have fun without me."


    "You''re my fiancée. They''re bound to meet you sooner orter. Might as well make today the day,"


    Jeffrey insisted. Deep down, he feared any hups before the engagement party. Hence, he felt it


    was always safer to have Karen by his side to keep the doubts at bay.


    What Jeffrey did not realize, however, was that this decision would be his biggest mistake.


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    Because Jeffrey did not anticipate running into his ex-girlfriend at this little gathering.


    And sure enough, the moment he walked in, there she was, locking eyes with him.


    But it was toote to turn around and leave without raising my suspicions.


    "Is this the future Mrs. Turner? Wow, she''s a stunner!"


    Jeffrey''s buddies caught sight of Karen and started ribbing them with grins.


    This was a rite of passage in their group; everyone had been through it with a new girl on their arm.


    Even though Karen was not a fan of suchments, she let it slide. Everyone had been drinking,


    and since she was the one who had pushed Jeffrey toe, she had to ensure he kept his dignity.


    "Hello, everyone."


    She smiled and nodded, letting Jeffrey usher her to a seat at the side of the booth.


    It did not take long for the gang to sense that Jeffrey was serious this time, and the jokes at Karen’s


    expense quickly subsided.


    As the guys bantered andughed, Jeffrey suddenly raised his ss and announced loudly, "I''ve


    got news for you all—I''m getting engaged to mydy here."


    "No way!"


    "Look at you, Mr. Turner! Decisive man!"


    "Congrattions!"


    Amid the chorus of cheers, Karen noticed the girl across the table had turned pale.


    She was not alone; a man, probably her boyfriend, kept passing her bites of food.


    Karen did not dwell on it, figuring maybe she just felt unwell.


    After a few rounds of drinks, she excused herself to the restroom.


    It was getting dark outside, and she wanted to wash off her makeup and freshen up. Since she did


    not wear much makeup, washing her face would not make much difference.


    As she closed her eyes to ssh water on her face, she heard the click of high heels entering the


    restroom.


    Another visitor—nothing unusual for thedies'' room.


    Finishing up, she looked in the mirror to find the woman from the table standing right behind her.


    It was the woman who had looked unwell.


    Caught off guard, Karen offered her a friendly smile. "Hey, how are you doing?"


    "Not well," she replied sharply. "So, you''re marrying Jeffrey?"


    Karen’s inner rm bells rang loud and clear, sensing trouble. "Yes, what about it?"


    She scoffed. "Funny, isn''t it? Jeffrey told me he''d never get married when I was with him and that I


    shouldn’t wait for him. And now, just two yearster, he''s announcing an engagement."


    Oh, great. Another ex of Jeffrey''s.


    Karen took a deep breath, maintaining herposure. "People change; it''s normal."


    Like her, she never nned on marrying Jeffrey either.


    "Normal?" The woman crossed her arms andughed bitterly. "Do you think I''m just another one of


    Jeffrey''s conquests?"


    "Aren''t you?"


    "I was with him for nearly three years. Sure, he had his flings, but his buddies all knew me as his


    girlfriend."


    Karen was stunned.