Chapter 1020

Jonah asked, “Do you want a traditional ceremony, a modern one, or both? We could hold two weddings if you’d like.”
He was serious. He was so happy that he wanted to give Hailey everything-two weddings, twice the celebration-anything to make her the happiest bride in the world.
Of course, he wanted to be the happiest groom.
Hailey initially thought of a more traditional celebration, but she was already five months pregnant.
The long hours and formalities might be too much for her. Right now, she had to prioritize her baby first.
Hailey smiled and said, “Let’s have a modern wedding!”
Jonah nodded. “Sure. I’ll start making arrangements tomorrow-venue, dress fittings, everything. Hailey, you’re going to be the most beautiful bride!”
Hailey held Jonah tightly in her arms.
Their long journey of love was finally leading to its happy ending. While resting her head against his chest, she said, “Jonah, as long as I’m with you, I feel very happy!”
He held her tightly, as if he would never let her go.
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The next morning, Hailey went to Aspenfield University.
Jonah had already thrown himself into wedding plans, but she was determined not to interrupt her studies.
She still had classes to attend.
When she entered the classroom, her close friend, Olivia Holton, rushed over.
“Hailey, morning,” Olivia greeted Hailey.
Hailey replied with a smile, “Good morning.”
Olivia beamed, saying, “Hailey, I want to introduce you to someone.”
Hailey raised her head and asked, “Who?”
Olivia called out, “Becky, come here.”
Then, Melody walked over toward them.
Olivia looped her arm through Melody and said, “Hailey, this is my bestie, Rebecca Conway. She just enrolled here as well, so I thought I I’d introduce you two. The three of us can hang out together!”
Rebecca looked at Hailey and greeted her warmly, “Hi, Hailey. I’m Rebecca Conway. I can’t wait to hang out with you!”
Then, she extended her hand, hoping to shake hands with Hailey.
Hailey studied Rebecca. She didn’t recognize that surgically altered face, yet something about her felt oddly familiar.
Hailey asked, “Rebecca, have we met before? You look familiar to me.”
Olivia asked, “Becky, do you and Hailey know each other?”
Rebecca laughed and responded, “You must be mistaken, Hailey. We’ve never met.
You’re so pretty-if I had seen you before, I’d never forget!”
Hailey, feeling suspicious, said, “Really?”
Rebecca drew her hand back and lowered her head. She looked upset as she
asked, “Do you not want to be friends with me, Hailey?”
Hailey was stunned. “Why would you say that?”
Rebecca replied, “Hailey, my family’s
situation isn’t good. My father gambles and awes a lot of money I’ve been naöcked for it my whole life, and most classmates don’t want anything to do with me. Olivia’s been my only friend.”

Then, she continued, “Hailey, I heard your family is wealthy and you grew up like a princess. If you look down on me I understand stay out of your way in fact leave right away!”
She turned as if to walk off.
Olivia caught her by the arm.
“Becky, Hailey would never look down on you! She’s one of the kindest people I know! Right, Hailey?”
Hailey still couldn’t shake the sense that Rebecca looked familiar, even though the face before her was strange.
However, not wanting to hurt her feelings, she stepped closer and said, “Rebecca, you’ve misunderstood me. I don’t think less of you. From now on, we’re friends!”
Then, she extended her hand.