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      Chapter 55

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 55 begins with Evelyn Hugo arriving at Spago, where Celia is already seated, exuding her signature charm even as time and circumstances have altered her. Her red hair, a once-natural shade now altered by dye, is a testament to the passing years, as are the softening lines around her eyes. The warm, 78-degree weather outside contrasts sharply with the restaurant’s air-conditioning, which has left Celia’s arms covered in goosebumps, a sign that her physical form is still affected by the coldness…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Now This, July 1, 1988, marks another dramatic chapter in the life of Evelyn Hugo, a name that continues to make waves in both Hollywood and tabloid circles. The starlet, whose personal life has always been under intense public scrutiny, is once again facing a divorce, this time from her third husband, Max Girard. As expected, the split is far from amicable, and the circumstances surrounding it promise to make this a messy and high-profile affair. In her divorce filing this week, Evelyn cites…
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      Chapter 56

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 56 marks a devastating chapter in Evelyn's life as she faces the aftermath of Harry’s tragic death. His loss is compounded by the weight of unspoken guilt and the realization that the decisions she had been making had come to a head. Harry was the one person Evelyn couldn't control or manipulate into following her wishes, and his reluctance to leave everything behind for Europe highlights the tension in their relationship. The loss of a close confidant like Harry makes Evelyn realize the…
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      Chapter 59

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 59 takes the reader through an emotional journey of healing, reconnection, and a bittersweet realization of love and time lost. Connor found her way back to life on the rocky shores of Aldiz, her recovery a slow but steady process, like a flower slowly blooming after a long winter. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of playing Scrabble with Celia and, as promised, joined Evelyn for dinner every evening. Sometimes, she even arrived early to help in the kitchen, rolling out tortillas from scratch or…
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      Evelyn and Me

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Evelyn and Me marks the culmination of a journey I never expected to take. When I first agreed to help the legendary Evelyn Hugo with her memoirs, I couldn’t have known how deeply it would affect me. Her death earlier this year, while we were still in the middle of compiling her life’s story, left me with a sense of unfinished business but also a profound realization. Reflecting on the time I spent with her, I can see that it was filled with moments that were as complex and multifaceted as Evelyn…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin ABOUT THE AUTHOR TAYLOR JENKINS REID lives in Los Angeles and is the acclaimed author of One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her novels have been named best books of summer by People, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, Us Weekly, Parade, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Bustle, Brit + Co, Goodreads, and others. To learn more, visit TaylorJenkinsReid.com. MEET THE AUTHORS, WATCH VIDEOS AND MORE…
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      Chapter 32

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 32 The night of the academy awards, Rex and I sat next to each other, holding hands, allowing everyone a glimpse of the romantic marriage we were peddling around town. We both smiled politely when we lost, clapping for the winners. I was disappointed but not surprised. It seemed a little too good to be true, the idea of Oscars for people like Rex and me, beautiful movie stars trying to prove they had substance. I got the distinct impression that a lot of people wanted us to stay in our lane. So we…
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      Chapter 30

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 30 “You and Celia didn't have any contact at all?” I ask. Evelyn shakes her head. She stands up and walks over to the window and opens it a crack. The breeze that streams in is welcome. When she sits back down, she looks at me, ready to move on to something else. But I’m too baffled. “How long were the two of you together by that point?” “Three years?” Evelyn says. “Just about.” “And she just left? Without another word?” Evelyn nods. “Did you try to call her?” She…
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      Chapter 29

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29 For two months, I was living in near bliss. Celia and I never talked about Mick, because we didn’t have to. Instead, we could go wherever we wanted, do whatever we wanted.Celia bought a second car, a boring brown sedan, and left it parked in my driveway every night without anyone asking questions. We would sleep cradling each other, turning off the light an hour before we wanted to fall asleep so that we could talk in the darkness. I would trace the lines of her palm with my fingertips in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 I wore a cream-colored cocktail dress with heavy gold beading and a plunging neckline. I pulled my long blond hair into a high ponytail. I wore diamond earrings.I glowed. The first thing you need to do to get a man to elope with you is to challenge him to go to Las Vegas.You do this by being out at an L.A. club and having a few drinks together. You ignore the impulse to roll your eyes at how eager he is to have his picture taken with you. You recognize that everyone is playing everyone else.…
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