Page 67 of Wedding Bells in Silverwood

“How does he know about those things?” Rachel grumbled.

Kim marched forward. “Youdid those things?”

There was a glint of wickedness in Grayson’s eyes. He shrugged and stuck his fists in his pockets. “Who knows? Bottom line is you don’t know what I’m capable of.”

“I should call the police,” Holly said, her voice shaking.

“And say what? You can’t prove anything.”

“You just admitted—”

“I’ve admitted nothing. Maybe I’m just very observant.”

Kim pointed a long, manicured nail at him. “You listen to me, you crazy stalker. If you so much as look Holly’s way, I will be all over you like trolls on social media. Leave her alone, and don’t even think about coming anywhere near the wedding. Like it or not, Holly is happy. She’s getting married, come hell or high water, and there’s nothing you can do to stop her.”

Grayson scrubbed a hand over his jaw, backing away. “No one is afraid of you, Kim. Now who’s being delusional?”

Vivian came to Kim’s side, her nostrils flaring. “Tumahimik ka!Listen to me, you narcissistic devil animal. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll leave my daughter alone. You only think about yourself. Go back to whatever hole you climbed out of. No one wants you here. And just so you know, I never liked you.Isa kang inutil!”

Grayson’s forehead wrinkled for a split second.

“You’rethatguy, aren’t you?” Lucy said, coming forward next to Kim. “The one itching to have his butt kicked?”

His gaze went to Holly as he ground his teeth. “This isn’t finished. Wait and see.”

As he sauntered away, Holly felt like she was about to collapse. Her mother was quickly beside her, holding her steady and spouting off more harsh Tagalog phrases. Holly could feel tears forming, but she fought them off. She didn’t want to give Grayson the pleasure of making her cry.

“He can’t do anything,” Rachel said, rubbing Holly’s back. “I know the sheriff, and I’ll ask him to have his team keep an eye out.”

“I can’t believe he was behind it all.” Holly shook her head. “I have never hated anyone so much.”

“You and me both,” Rachel said.

Kim placed her palm on Holly’s cheek. “Hey, you’ve got us. We won’t allow anything bad to happen to this wedding.”

“She’s right,” Lucy said. “He doesn’t know what he’s up against. Silverwood is a force to be reckoned with, and we take care of our own.”

Holly sniffled, nodding. “Thank you, guys.”

“Of course, honey.” Kim hugged her.

It transformed into a group hug, and Holly felt a small sense of relief envelop her.

“Okay, let’s not let Stalker Boy put a damper on this party.” Kim clapped and raised her brows, her lips curling into a smile. “It’s time to go dancing.”

“Wait.” Vivian wrung her hands together. “Are you sure that’s a good idea? Maybe we need to be careful. Maybe we should take you home, Holly.”

“No, it’s fine.” Holly raked her hair away from her face. “I won’t permit Grayson to ruin anything. Not my bachelorette party, not my wedding, nothing. I won’t give him that power.”

“Sounds like the party’s back on,” Kim shouted.

Holly’s friendswhoopedand hollered as they continued to the limo. Holly forced a smile, telling herself not to let Grayson spoil her night. She just hoped there was no muscle behind his threats.

Chapter Twenty-Three

The windshield wipers pushed aside the fallen flakes as Nick continued down the road. Holly sat in the passenger seat, tapping her fingers in her lap, trying to figure out what he had planned. They’d been on the road for a good hour, leaving Silverwood far behind them.

“Where are we going?” Holly scanned their surroundings.

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