Wedding night.

“Great. Here they come,” Lucien said through clenched teeth.

​ “Who are they?”Audrey whispered.

“My Aunt,Stella and her husband,Julius.”he said when they approached.

“Stella,Julius,” the words fell from his mouth with disdain. “This is my wife, Audrey.”

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Audrey wondered why he didn’t like them.

“It’s wonderful to meet you,”She greeted them.

​ “Congratulations,”Julius said. It didn’t seem sincere and Stella didn’t speak at all.

She looked Audrey up and down with disapproving eyes.

​ “Thank you. If you’ll excuse us, we have a reception to get to. Let’s go,”Lucien took Audrey’s hand and started to lead her away.

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“I had literally filled in as the role of his mother,Gary.Always showing up for him and this is how he treats me.Introducing his wife to me on the day of the wedding?!”Stella sneered.

Audrey flinched with embarrassment.

Lucien and Gary were incensed by Stella’s comments.

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“Don’t worry,Stella, I’ll have you know that I’ve known Audrey for quite some time. She is a wonderful yo