Olivia's heart raced as she watched the door swing open, revealing her ex-family and their soon-to-be in-laws. Sasha, her ex-sister-in-law, bounded over with a cheerful hello, her infectious energy filling the room.
"Olivia, darling, it's been ages!" Sasha exclaimed, enveloping Olivia in a tight hug.
Olivia returned the hug awkwardly, her mind racing with memories of their past. As Sasha introduced Raghav and his family, Olivia forced a smile, trying to push aside the discomfort.
Carter stepped in smoothly, extending his hand to greet the newcomers. "Pleasure to meet you all. We're thrilled to show you our designs for the big day."
As they moved to the presentation area, Olivia's anxiety grew. She couldn't shake the feeling of dread at the impending arrival of one more guest. When the door opened to reveal Zack Goldsmith, her ex-husband, Olivia felt her heart plummet.
Zack was every bit as striking as she remembered, his presence commanding attention. Olivia's breath caught in her throat, but before she could falter, Carter steadied her, his reassuring touch grounding her in the present.
"Are you okay, Liv?" Carter whispered, concern etched in his features.
Olivia nodded, swallowing the lump in her throat. "I'll be fine. Let's get through this."
As the meeting progressed, Olivia did her best to avoid Zack's gaze, focusing instead on the task at hand. She felt a pang of guilt for not answering her sister's calls, but she couldn't afford any distractions.
Just when Olivia thought she had everything under control, she spotted her sister entering the office with Zivia in tow. Panic surged through her veins, and without a second thought, she excused herself from the room.
Zack watched her departure with a furrowed brow, his curiosity piqued. He couldn't help but wonder what had rattled Olivia so deeply.
Meanwhile, Olivia found solace in the kiddie playroom, holding onto her sister's hand tightly. "I can't let him see Zivia," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.
Her sister squeezed her hand reassuringly. "It's okay, Liv. We'll figure this out."
As they watched Zivia play, Olivia couldn't shake the feeling of unease. She knew she couldn't keep Zack in the dark forever, but she dreaded the inevitable confrontation.
---
Okayyy that's chapter 19
Olivia and Zack have met again...
How was the chapter?
Like it ? Hate it?
Do let me know...
Until next time,
Love yall
