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Once finished, Ethan motions at me. “Elsa, this is Aurora.” “We’ve met before,” she whispers. “At the wedding.” I fidget, struggling to maintain a smile. “Right. Sorry about back then.” Elsa shakes her head. “I’m the one who’s sorry about what Aiden did afterwards.” “He told you?” “He doesn’t have to. I could feel he went searching for trouble as soon as we were back from the honeymoon.” She touches her ring finger. “I just want you to know that losing Alicia has changed Aiden drastically, and it’s not necessarily for the better. Seeing you and knowing you existed after such a long time didn’t sit well with him. It’s not that he hates you, it’s that…” “He hates how much I look like her. I understand.” Her electric blue eyes light up. “You do?” “It’s not easy to see a ghost.” I know that more than anyone else. “Where is he?” “He’s with my doctor.” “Your doctor?” I throw a curious glance between her and Ethan. “I have a heart condition, and Aiden basically possesses my attending physicia