How a Five Million Dollar Bet Led to an Unexpected Marriage in Queens

the date because it was the same day I had signed the fake marriage contract, a detail I had noted in my blue journal.

“Are you breathing?” Taylor asked, his hand shifting to the small of my back as we reached the top landing.

“I am fine,” I said, though the warmth of his palm felt too heavy through my dress. “I just need some air.”

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