Vows We Broke Quotes

“I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” Skyler grins, but I can’t wait. I press my lips against his, our tongues finding each other.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Steven steps forward. He’s been quiet, but he places a heavy, warm hand on my shoulder. It’s the first time he’s touched me like that in years—not a shove or a mocking pat, but a gesture of absolute, unshakeable support. “He’s already more of a man than Robert ever was,” Steven says quietly. My eyes narrow. “Listen to me very carefully. Do not contact me again. Not through Simpson, not through the board, not through anyone. Do not visit my workplace. Do not ambush me in public venues. Our relationship is over until you can respect the boundaries I’ve set.” “You can’t do this. We are your family.” “No,” I say. “You gave birth to me. There’s a difference.” Turning my back on her is a physical wrenching of my entire history. Still, I walk to the exit with Steven beside me.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“It’s so simple. It’s so devastatingly, beautifully simple. I feel a strange, cool sensation in my chest, but it isn’t grief. It’s the sound of the final door clicking shut.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“It won’t be a ‘suite,’ but the roof doesn’t leak and there isn’t a single calla lily in the zip code.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“You’re in the ‘strategic retreat’ mood. Your favorite. The one where you crawl back into the womb of the family mansion and wait for Mother to tell you it’s all going to be okay, as long as you marry someone with a better pedigree.” He kicks a discarded shoe across the floor. “The Thompson retreat ends now. You’ve had seventy-two hours of wallowing. Time to get up.” “She won’t answer me,” I say, the words catching in my dry throat. “She’s gone, Steven. Really gone.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Skyler The heavy crystal of my watch catches the light as I check the time. Minutes. I’m minutes away from the foyer, from the music, from marrying the love of my life.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“I thought love was enough to cancel out twenty years of conditioning. But it wasn’t. Patterns don’t improve after the wedding, kiddo; they intensify. Once the ‘I do’ is said, people like the Thompsons don’t back off...they double down.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Skyler ignores his brother’s sarcasm. “I should go. We’ll finish this conversation later.” He’s already backing toward the stairs, the Thompson retreat in full effect. “Will we?” I call after him, but he’s turning the corner, footsteps quickening as he descends. Running from conflict with the practiced ease of someone who’s been doing it his entire life. Steven watches him disappear, then turns to me with a grimace. “And the gold medal for strategic retreat goes to Skyler Thompson, continuing his undefeated streak.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Skyler loves you—I’ve seen it in how he looks at you—but he’s spent thirty years learning how to navigate his parents’ expectations. He might need help to see them through your eyes.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Mother’s smile remains fixed. “Of course, dear. I’ve always said it takes a special type of person to work in charity sectors for the less deserving.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“Skyler Thompson. This is absolutely childish.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance