Sophia stared at Maya in utter disbelief. “You… know?” she asked, too stunned to manage any words beyond that simple question.

Her mind felt as if it had been thrown from the top of a hundred-story building, shocking and devastating all at once.

Maya knew…

Damn it! Sophia had desperately hoped no one would discover the truth before the wedding, yet here was the bride herself, already aware of her secret involvement with Julian.

What must Maya think of her now? Getting involved with Julian. This was a complete disaster.

“Yes, Sophia. I know,” Maya nodded, her voice surprisingly calm and free of the anger or judgment Sophia had feared....