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      Chapter 14

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 14, Phoebe returns an outfit borrowed from Lila’s mother, Patricia, just before a bachelorette party. Surprised to see the clothing back, Patricia directs Phoebe to place the items near the raven sculptures adorning her room. The atmosphere is heavy with ravens, which Patricia, in her half-joking remark, implies represents all that is dead and gone in her life. Despite Patricia’s attempts to make it clear she wants privacy, Phoebe feels an urge to offer companionship, sensing the loneliness…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 12, Phoebe awakens with a strong desire to connect with the ocean and decides to take a walk along the Cliff Walk. As she prepares, she spots Lila and Gary posing for photographs in the conservatory, dressed formally, which strikes her as off-schedule considering the early hour. She admires Lila's beauty superficially but almost immediately recalls Lila's judgment about fashion. After a brief moment of awkwardness, Phoebe exits to the coast, where she delights in her solitude. As she walks,…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 13, Phoebe drives Juice, her husband’s child from his affair, taking a moment to reflect on her relationships and the complexities of motherhood. As Phoebe navigates through the drive, she relaxes into the speed while contemplating her own less-than-maternal demeanor—something often highlighted by others. Her upbringing, marked by a father who wasn’t affectionate, built her resistance to the overtly emotional displays typical of many mothers. Despite this, she appreciates children but…
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      Chapter 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the morning after a tumultuous night, Lila teases Phoebe for having cleaned the room, revealing her hangover from a wild celebration. While Lila appears disoriented, she talks about their plans and the surfing lesson awaiting them, though she shows little enthusiasm. Juice, Lila's companion, urges them to rush as they are already late, but Phoebe decides to stay back, feeling the need to give Lila some alone time amidst the wedding preparations. As Lila prepares for the day, she expresses doubts about…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter unfolds during Lila's bachelorette party, set in a luxurious spa that begins with a “water journey,” a term that Marla finds off-putting. As the group navigates the spa's quietude, they share playful banter about nudity, relationships, and the relevance of social media, spurred by Phoebe’s lighthearted comments on healing and sexting. The women engage in different pools, each seeking their individual paths of relaxation, revealing snippets of their intertwined lives. Lila grapples with…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the morning, Phoebe awakens beside her husband, who epitomizes a perfectly restful sleep—the kind she envies. As she glances at her phone without messages, uncertainty begins to creep in about what to do next regarding Gary, as she remembers it is his wedding day. In her mind, Phoebe is grappling with guilt, feeling that she has made a mistake and abandoned Gary for someone who isn’t truly her husband. When she enters the bridal suite, she finds Suz and Nat already prepared, signaling the imminent…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 17, Phoebe finds herself anxious and uncertain about Lila's absence before the Blending of the Families, worried that Lila may be upset with her for various reasons, including leaving Gas-X at her door without packaging. Ultimately, she reflects on her own feelings of joy and love she experienced with Gary, acknowledging that Lila encouraged her to embrace this feeling. However, when it comes to writing her maid of honor speech, she struggles to articulate her thoughts, feeling as though she’s…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the morning, Lila visits Phoebe on her way to the flower vendor, mentioning a power outage that has affected the flowers. Without delving into thoughts about the blending of their families, she requests Phoebe take Gary for errands due to his back injury from surfing. Lila, humorously referring to herself in the third person, dismisses concerns about Gary's condition and expresses intent to keep him busy. Although she can manage the situation, Phoebe secretly dreads spending the day with Gary,…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin arrives at her hotel room. The encounter is fraught with tension and confusion, as Phoebe grapples with the reality of their complicated relationship. Matt stands before her, uneasy and unsure, while Phoebe processes the impact of his presence, realizing that he feels more like a stranger than her husband now. They navigate the awkward introduction, with Gary, Phoebe's current partner, leaving with her daughter, Juice, which intensifies the strangeness of the moment. Matt expresses his concern for Phoebe,…
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      Chapter 23

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 23, the atmosphere at the Cornwall hotel drastically shifts following the cancellation of the wedding. The absence of the bride and groom leads to a muted ambiance, with guests feeling uncomfortable enjoying the spa amenities. Pauline, now a more subdued version of herself, diligently handles inquiries regarding refunds and allergies with a heavy heart. Phoebe finds herself in line with Nat and Suz, who are conversing quietly about the wedding's abrupt end, recalling their suspicions about…
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