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Chapter 7 - The Dramatic Version

Years later, people still told the dramatic version.

The downtown Portland sidewalk.

The glass storefront of The Bridal Atelier.

Chloe in the white wedding gown, crying beside the unpaid designer dress.

Diana storming toward Emma.

You sent one dollar for your sister’s wedding dress?

Emma pale and weak, still wearing the hospital wristband.

I almost died, and none of you came.

Robert stepping forward.

The slap.

You humiliated this family!

Emma turning back with tears in her eyes.

No. I finally showed everyone the receipts.

Chloe collapsing into victim tears.

Diana and Robert yelling.

Boutique staff staring through the glass.

Then Emma lifting the hospital records.

Now ask them why they ignored my hospital bed.

May you like

It sounded like revenge.

And yes, part of it was.

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