Chapter 27
The moment they stepped inside the swanky white hotel that was on the beach, there was a small line of people waiting to check in. Clutching her pocketbook, Tess stood behind Caro and Kara, Caro’s wedding planner. She tried to be rational. Mitch had taken the time to pick out a ring for her. Wondering what it looked like, she fished it out of the bag. She hadn't even glanced at it the moment he handed it to her.
How stupid are you? the voice in her head stated loudly.
She opened the box and the diamond nearly blinded her. She touched the tip of the solitaire and realized that, while simple, the ring stated that she belonged to Mitch. Her heart wanted that to be true.
Caro finished speaking with the clerk, then turned to stare at her. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing." She
