Chapter 25

The wedding proceeded as planned. Carson led Miranda to the altar. He had invited many guests, making sure everyone would witness the moment. As the officiant spoke the vows, Carson looked at Miranda with unwavering resolve and said, "I do." The officiant turned to Miranda. "Ms. Miranda Oakley, do you take Mr. Carson Stallone to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?" She bit her lip, hesitating. "Looks like Ms. Oakley is feeling shy. Let's give her some encouragement, everyone." Amid the applause, the officiant repeated the question. "Ms. Miranda Oakley, do you take Mr. Carson Stallone as your husband, to be his one and only for the rest of your life?" Carson leaned in, his voice low. "Mimi, don't disappoint me now." Just then, the doors flew open. Ivan stood there in a black suit, looking exactly as he had three years ago. "She doesn't," he declared. "Miranda has only ever had one husband—me." The moment M