Chapter 14

In the month since arriving in Seraphis, the Torres family had settled everything and moved into their new home. After nearly two months of dealing with immigration procedures, the entire family was worn out. So, once things finally calmed down, the three of them decided to take a beach vacation. It happened to be a beautiful, crisp autumn day, and Mia lay on her beach chair, watching the waves roll in and out and feeling her mood gradually relax. She leisurely turned on her phone and was immediately hit with a flood of WhatsApp messages. "Major drama! Mia, I heard Liam and Riley's wedding got called off. It's hilarious!" "You missed it, but Riley's face was twisted with rage at the wedding! Liam even got slapped twice! What a shame you weren't there to see it!" "I knew a rushed engagement wouldn't last! They broke up on the wedding day. Can you believe it? It's honestly funny!" She scrolled down, message after message filled with the same kind of gossip. Mia felt nothing but b