When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 254

Layton found himself wishing he’d started Carola’s immigration paperwork earlier. If she hadn’t come back after graduation, maybe none of this would have happened.

“Dad, can you and everyone just give me a little space?”

The more withdrawn she became, the more anxious Layton felt. Alonzo caught his eye and gave him a look, so Layton did his best to keep his feelings in check, at least for now.

***

When Dorothea got back to the office, she spotted Mamie already at her desk. Mamie’s leave started the next day, and her wedding was right after. Worried, Dorothea called her into her office.

“Is your dad doing okay?”

Mamie shook her head gently. “Thanks for asking, Dorothea. He’s doing fine.”

Dorothea softened her tone. “Mamie, we’re friends outside of work. I’m asking because I care about you, not as your boss.”

Mamie managed a grateful smile. “Thank you.”

Dorothea hesitated. “Did you meet with Felice yet?”

Mamie nodded. “Yeah, I saw her. She’s super professional.”

She was so professional, in fact, that she saw right through Mamie’s problems immediately. Now Mamie could barely string a sentence together. She had no idea who she could talk to about any of this.

Dorothea? She was about to get married. Mamie didn’t want to add her own drama to Dorothea’s plate.

“Dorothea, congratulations on your wedding. I probably won’t make it to the ceremony.”

Dorothea raised an eyebrow. Technically, Mamie should go as Scott’s girlfriend. But she didn’t push. “That’s okay. Just rest. You really didn’t have to come in this soon anyway. If you need to talk about anything urgent, just message me.”

“Thanks, I’m alright,” Mamie replied, trying to sound stronger than she felt. She just wanted to keep busy so she wouldn’t have time to spiral.

Dorothea let her go without another word.

***

The day before the wedding, Dorothea was at home getting pampered with a facial and a manicure.

Carmen had a thick layer of face mask on too. “Dorothea, this is all happening so fast. You’re about to get married.”

Dorothea let out a sigh. “I know. It feels unreal.”

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