Chapter 10

Hailey watched as Matthew ranted. For the first time ever, she didn't have the patience to comfort him. Instead, she pinched her nose bridge and said, "This isn't the time to talk about this, Matthew. "This wedding isn't a regular affair—it's my first time announcing my marriage to the world, so it's important that nothing goes wrong. My and Terence's names have long since made headlines, and everyone knows he's my groom. "The consequences would be unimaginable if word were to get out about this last-minute groom switch. I'm saying these things for your good." Matthew didn't want to hear any of it. He just felt she didn't love him if she refused to announce that he was her groom instead of Terence. "If you genuinely loved me, you would tell the world I'm your groom! Do it, or I'll leave right now!" He got up to leave, but Hailey stood before the door and stopped him. Matthew was secretly pleased by this—he knew she cared about him. However, in the next second, her words proved him