••• Arabella’s POV •••

“Happy twentieth birthday, Bella!” one of my childhood friends, who had arrived early for my birthday party, wished me all the happiness in the world.

”Thank you,” I replied with a bright smile.

My childhood friends would all gather to celebrate my birthday and… my wedding!

Though they didn't know about the latter yet.

“Bella, you and Shawn are such a perfect couple,” she sighed dreamily.

I was annoyed by how she was sighing because I knew she was thinking of Shawn, but I couldn't feel any happier after receiving her praise.

“You came too early, and I still need to get ready,” I complained playfully...