Chapter 7 - Chloe Explains How Her Twin Locked Her Away
Once the chaos settled and the police cruiser sped away with Clara inside, Chloe sank exhausted into a front pew.
Mark sat beside her, holding her trembling hands while guests began whispering nervously among themselves in groups.
“Mommy, are you okay? Did the bad lady hurt you very badly?” little Lily asked, burying her face in Chloe’s lap.
“I’m okay, my brave little angel. Thanks to you, Mommy is safe,” Chloe whispered, kissing the top of Lily’s head.
“Tell us what happened in the dressing room before the ceremony, Chloe,” Mark urged gently, brushing back her hair.
“I was checking my veil in the mirror when someone struck me from behind with a heavy glass perfume bottle,” Chloe explained.
“When I woke up, my mouth was taped shut, and Clara was already wearing my wedding dress and veil,” she continued.
“She said she was going to take my entire life and leave me locked in that dark room until nightfall,” Chloe shuddered.
Mark wrapped his arm tighter around her shoulders, feeling a wave of intense guilt for not realizing sooner.
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“I should have noticed the moment I saw her at the altar, but the veil and makeup threw me off,” Mark blamed himself.
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