Chapter 80

Blair took one last steadying breath before opening the terrace doors and stepping back into the house. She plastered a smile on her face and made her way back into the room. She didn’t look in Luca’s direction.

She felt a little like Keira—she wanted to hurt him for what he had done to their sister.

“There you are.” Roman appeared at her side almost immediately, concern creasing his features. “I got your text. Is Sutton okay?”

“Just feeling a bit nauseous,” Blair said, the lie coming easier than she’d expected. “Pregnancy stuff. Keira took her home so she could rest.”

“Should we leave too? Go check on her? Everyone will understand that you’re worried about your sister. We can—”

“No, it’s fine,” Blair interrupted quickly. “She insisted we stay. Said she’d never forgive herself if she ruined our celebration.”

Roman studied her face for a moment, and Blair forced herself to maintain eye contact. No more secrets, they’d promised each other.

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