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Clara’s composure finally cracked.
“I was protecting my brother. That dress made this wedding look cheap.
The hallway went quiet.
Aunt Sheryl’s voice came from the doorway behind me — sharp as a snapped thread.
“Did you just say she poured wine on that little girl’s dress?”
Clara turned, cornered.
Aunt Sheryl stepped fully into the hall.
Clara straightened. “This is none of your business.”
“Oh, it is now,” Aunt Sheryl said. Then, without looking away from Clara, she called, “Daniel.
Come here. Right now.”
I didn’t soften my expression.
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