Page 82 of All the Ways You Save Me
Garrett gives me a slanted smile. “I wanted her to be here for this.”
We climb to our feet, and I run to hug my sister. “I can’t believe you’re here.”
“You deserve this happiness, Madeline,” Josie whispers against my hair.
She turns to hug Garrett next, and he thanks her for coming while Chloe walks around pouring champagne for a toast. When Chloe stops in front of Ian, she waves the bottle, but he holds his cup by his side and stares across the bonfire, almost as if in a daze. I follow his gaze and realize he’s staring at my sister.
“Hey, you want some?” Chloe nudges him.
Ian blinks. “Sorry, yeah.” He holds out his cup, but his eyes dart back to Josie, and even in the dim firelight, I can see that she’s noticed, and her cheeks are turning pink. I make a mental note to ask her about it later, but for now, I’m swept up in toasts and friends and firelight. And in celebrating my future with the man I’ve always loved.
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