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“Angie was just saying she hated weddings,” Steven said “And e, too”

Cole closed his eyes and reined in his teie’s friend At least the guys were sort of helping her, unlike Patrick

“See?” Brittany crossed her aro”

“I have been nothing but obliging about your wedding” Angie took a step forward but stopped when Cole placed his hand on her shoulder He knew her emotions were all over the place and that she could react unpredictably “I have done everything you asked of me”

“Then why do all these ‘accidents,’” sputtered Brittany, as using air quotes, “and disasters happen when you’re around?”

“Because I’ie said cal, every fitting and every shower”

“I wish you didn’t have to be I knew you were trouble, but I had no choice” Brittany gestured wildly at her fiancé “Patrick wanted you in the bridal party and I certainly wasn’t going to let you be the best man”

“Brittany” Patrick said, but his warning had no conviction Cole knew Patrick would take Brittany’s side, even if his bride tore Angie’s feelings to shreds

“Having you in ie “Heidi and Robin weren’t my first choice of brides and your body type”

“That’s not ie said “And who picks a bridesmaid based on their hair color? That’s ridiculous”

Brittany wasn’t listening “And now ain? That can’t be a coincidence” She clenched her fists at her sides and stood toe-to-toe with Angie Angie refused to back down

“Patrick,” Cole said as he watched Brittany vibrate with anger “Get her away fro Angie

“Relax, Brittany,” Angie said as she aze “I’m sure Robin will be fine for tomorrow’s ceremony”

“But what if she isn’t?” Brittany poked her finger against Angie’s shoulder “You’ve ruined everything”

“That’s enough” Cole stood between Angie and Brittany He wasn’t about to allow this to escalate into a fistfight “Angie didn’t do this I ith her”

Brittany snorted at his claim “I’m supposed to take the word of a stripper?”