The guests gathered around to see what all the fuss was about. “Why would he marry such a woman?” one said. “What a disgrace!” said another. People started to gossip about them.

Meanwhile, Charlotte remained silent. She knew Zachary was avenging her.

Amanda’s hand was tingling from slapping Luna repeatedly across her already swollen face. The mother-daughter duo hugged each other as they burst into tears.

Shortly afterward, Amanda wiped off her tears and asked, “Ms. Brown, are you happy now?”

“Off you go.” Helena waved her away.

Simon went up to help them, but Zachary stopped them from leaving. “Did I say you can go?” he asked in an...