They were Robert's closest friend and Diana's dog. They never missed a chance to belittle me, always ready with biting comments about how I wasn’t good enough for him every time I was with Robert while praising Diana.
“Don’t be so harsh on Trudy,” Diana said softly, her tone dripped with feigned concern. “She just doesn’t understand Robbie yet. However, I’m sure if we spend more time together, there won’t be any more misunderstandings, right?”
Robert’s gaze landed on me, it was cold and dismissive. “If you’re unhappy, you shouldn’t have come. Why do you come here and ruin everyone else’s mood?”
I stood abruptly. “Fine, I’ll leave.” Before stepping out of the room, I paused at the door and turned back. “Oh, by the way, the guest room at your place is ready. However, don’t you think it might be too small for Diana? How about giving her the master bedroom? She’d be much more comfortable there.”
Robert scrunched up his brows. "What do you mean my guest room? Isn't that room our guest room? As my fiancée, you need to fix that habit of storming off every time you’re upset. Do you plan to act like this after we’re married? Who would want to live with someone like that?”
My laughter rang out. "Marry? Didn’t we already cancel the engagement party? Let’s leave the whole wedding thing for later, shall we?”
Seeing my strange expression, Robert grabbed my arm, "What are you talking about? Cancelling the engagement ceremony? Are you making a fuss just for a necklace? I told you we’re postponing it, not canceling it. "
Before I could respond to him, my phone rang. When I picked up, it was Anthony.
He said warmly, "Trudy, the designer asked if you prefer pearls or diamonds for the tiara on your wedding dress?”
My mind went to the pearl button on his tuxedo. So, I said softly, "Pearls."
Robert was upset. "What wedding dress tiara are you talking about? Trudy, have you completely lost your mind? Are you seriously having a wedding dress made to force my hand?”
Across the room, Diana covered her mouth, her expression a mix of shock and heartbreak. “Robbie, are you … getting married?”
Robert turned to me and his eyes full of disgust. “Trudy, let me make something very clear. I agreed to an engagement. That’s all. Don’t think you can manipulate me into marrying you with these petty tricks.”