Chapter 9

Over the next few days, Daniel was busy preparing for his wedding with Monica. Monica dug out the love letters they had once exchanged—letters filled with dreams and plans for their future wedding. She whispered happily in his ear, going over it again and again. But Daniel no longer shared that excitement or patience. He nudged Monica away, fatigue in his eyes gradually clouded by irritation. "You handle the wedding plans." They had originally agreed it would just be a formality and a simple ceremony. But even something as small as the color of the flowers for the event had Monica asking him countless times. During the day, he worked at the law firm. At night, he was still stuck picking out all those little details with Monica, leaving him completely drained. By the time they were done, it was already very late. Gemma was a light sleeper, so to avoid disturbing her, he usually slept at the office. Daniel knew how much Gemma had suffered. He owed her so much, and he intended