CHAPTER SIXTEEN
HARPER
“So, aside from the prank, I’ve been informed that not only are you engaged but you’re also engaged to Eldorado’s Hottest Bachelor.” My mom grins as I work on my display in the boutique. “Literally every customer has congratulated me on your upcoming nuptials. Mrs. Klein even asked when you were comin’ in to try on wedding dresses.”
I groan with an eye roll. “Tell them we’re eloping. Maybe it’ll get them off our backs. Or better yet, tell them we’ve decided to postpone it. Not everyone gets hitched as soon as they’re engaged.” I huff, hating how everything blew up in my face.
“I don’t think that’s going to be enough to stop the rumor mills. If anything, it’ll create drama that you two broke up or something.”
She’s right. The only thing that travels faster than b
