Chapter 83

~ Everyone gave a toast. After we had both given each other our engagement rings. No one could see behind the fake smiles I was giving. "Congratulations to the newly engaged couple!" I heard Austin's mom squeal. This witch. She's never going to leave me alone. What could I possibly do to bring this woman down? Her soon-to-be daughter-in-law was behind her, a smirk plastered on her face. I felt like giving her an ugly slap. I faked smiling. "True, true! My beautiful daughter just got engaged." I heard Aunt. It felt like everyone was against it at that moment. I didn't want this. I gave Zara a look, the woman who watches after Anne when I'm not around. She nodded her head, understanding what I meant. Vick was talking to some business partners, I think. I walked away. I just wanted to get away from that toxic environment for a minute. I walked and walked then I felt someone grab my arm, whoever it was pulled me to a balcony. "Let go of me!" I snatched my hand. I looked at who w