Ella’s POV
“Ella.”
My stomach squirms uncomfortably as I look over my shoulder towards the front entrance, my foot poised over the step at the bottom of the stairs.
Chris’s hand tightens around mine as Cory lifts his hand to signal me over, his lips thin as he averts his eyes from Chris.
Guess that I can’t really put this off any longer.
“Umm, can you give me a minute?”
Chris gives a curt nod of understanding, dropping a kiss on my forehead before letting my hand go.
“I will wait for you in our room.”
“See you soon.”
Hopefully, really soon.
Taking a deep, steadying breath, I square my shoulders and turn to Cory, who still doesn't look me in the eyes.
“Can we talk outside?”
I nod and gesture for him to lead the way.
We pass through the front lawn where there is a busy crowd of
