The Envelope That Changed Everything

everything all right?” he asked carefully. “Guests are asking about the couple.”

Ryan stared at the floor for a long moment. Then he reached up and removed his boutonniere. He set it on the small table with a softness that felt strangely final.

“Tell them the reception is ending early,” he said.

Brooke’s head snapped up. “What?”

“I need time,” Ryan said,continue reading …