Vivian kept going, one accusation after another, and as she spoke, she grabbed her coat and made for the door.
Her hand had just closed around the door handle when Julian pulled her back.
"That's not what I meant. It's dark outside. Where would you even go?"
Seeing that she still refused to stay, Julian took a set of keys from his bag.
Before he could even take them off the ring, a knock sounded at the door.
When he opened it, a stranger in a black suit stood before him.
"Good evening. Are you Mr. Hawthorne? Mr. Shaw sends his regards. He and Miss Scarlett Hawthorne are getting married, and he has specifically sent me to invite you to bear witness."
The keys slipped from his hand and clattered to the floor.
Julian stood frozen in place.
The messenger turned to leave, but Julian se
