Three Years in My Fiancé's Brother's Bed novel Chapter 4

Two days later, Cole opened the basement door with a pleased smile. "Valerie isn't upset about you shoving her that day anymore. Grab your things. We're going to try on dresses and look at rings."

They drove to a bridal shop. The moment Maya stepped out of the car, she spotted Valerie and Carter already waiting inside.

Valerie hurried over, looking joyful. "Maya, there you are. I didn't get to congratulate you last time. Cole and I grew up together, so let me help you pick the perfect dress!"

She looked at Maya, clearly hoping for a crack in her composure. Instead, Maya smiled and said, "Thanks. I appreciate it."

A flicker of irritation crossed Valerie's face before she turned it into another bright grin.

Looping an arm through Cole's and another through Carter's, she said pointedly, "Then, I'll try some on with you. I'm going to be a bride soon, too."

"Congratulations," Maya answered calmly.

The light in Valerie's eyes cooled.

From then on, whenever Maya paused over a gown, Valerie would snap her fingers for a staff member and claim it first.

Each time she stepped out of the fitting room, she caught Cole's hand and asked, "Cole, what do you think? Am I pretty?"

Cole stared at her as if spellbound, showering her with praise, while Carter stayed close by Valerie's side. The two of them acted like Maya wasn't even there.

A staff member sighed under her breath. "Some brides have all the luck."

Valerie blinked in surprise, then turned to Maya, who stood off to the side like a bystander. "Sorry, Maya. You're the bride. You should go first."

She gave Cole a playful smack on the chest. "Cole, what's with you? How could you leave your fiancee standing off to the side?"

Awkward silence spread among the staff.

Carter's mouth curled into a mocking smile.

Only then did Cole glance at Maya. "See anything you like?"

Maya picked a dress at random and went to change.

When she came out, the three of them were gone.

A staff member offered her an apologetic look. "Ms. Cross wanted to pick out rings, and they went with her. Do you want to..."

"I'm fine," Maya said. She changed back, returned the dress, and walked out.

Not long after, Valerie uploaded a shot of a diamond ring encrusted with gems. The caption said, "Cole bought it for me at a sky-high price."

Maya only glanced at it before locking her phone and going back to packing.

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