Hearing this, Elsa was practically floored. "Really, honey? You took a class just to take better pictures of me?"

"Of course," Xander nodded.

Elsa was even more moved, throwing her arms around him. "I knew I picked the right husband."

With that, she pulled out her phone and started uploading the photos Xander had just taken to her social media.

It was only when she opened the app that Elsa realized it.

Caitlin and Gertrude had unfollowed her.

Elsa's brow furrowed slightly.

Just as she'd suspected.

Caitlin and Gertrude had never really considered her a friend.

If they had, why would they unfollow her account?

But it didn't matter. She now had in-laws who treated her like their own daughter. And a husband who doted on her endlessly.

Thinking this, Elsa felt a little better. She posted the photos with a caption: [The best husband in the world. He used to be a total guy's guy, but for me, he's willing to try things he's never done before. I love you, honey.]

This public display of affection was, of course, meant for Caitlin and Gertrude to

see.

Even though they had unfollowed her, the platform's algorithm would surely push her content into their feeds as a 'person you may know.'

So, they would definitely see it.

She wanted them to see just how happy she was now.

A smile bloomed on Elsa's face after she hit post. She could already picture the looks on Caitlin's and Gertrude's faces when they scrolled past her update.

Then.

They would definitely be jealous of her.

After all, neither Caitlin nor Gertrude had a husband who loved them as much as Xander loved her.

Xander kept glancing toward the restaurant's entrance.

He was hoping Caitlin would walk in at any moment, greeting them with a smile.

But she never did.

By the time they finished their meal, Caitlin still hadn't shown up.

Now.

Xander was starting to panic.

No.

He couldn't just sit around and wait.

He had to come up with a plan.

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"No," Elsa shook her head. "I was always closest with them. Who knew they'd turn out to be like this!"

Xander feigned surprise. "So, you only had two good friends in all of college?"

"That's right," Elsa replied, her eyes filled with scorn.

She had genuinely treated them as friends, but all they wanted to do was scheme against her.

Xander sighed. "Honey, I'm so sorry. It's because of me that you had a falling out with your two best friends."

He looked genuinely remorseful as he said it.

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