The Summer I Turned Pretty, #3
We'll Always Have Summer
by Jenny Han
Contents
Chapter Fourteen
Overview
Belly tells Taylor about her engagement to Jeremiah, facing shock and concerns about his past cheating and Laurel’s likely disapproval. Despite initial reservations, Taylor gives her blessing, embraces planning a small August wedding at Cousins, and agrees to be maid of honor, giving Belly needed validation.
Summary
Belly decides she must tell Taylor about her engagement before her father arrives the next morning, choosing Taylor first out of loyalty. They meet at the Drip House, where Belly reveals the ring. Taylor is shocked, bringing up Jeremiah’s cheating and the sudden timing, and questions why Belly won’t wait until after college.
Belly insists she and Jeremiah are starting over and plan to tell their parents in Cousins next week, with a small August wedding at the beach house. Taylor warns that Laurel will be furious but softens when she realizes she’s the first to know, relishing the secret.
The conversation shifts to wedding details. Though Belly claims she wants something simple, Taylor pushes for touches Belly once dreamed of and argues Belly deserves a real wedding. They compromise on a modest celebration with some special elements, and Taylor becomes excited to help.
When talk of bridesmaids arises, Belly names Taylor as her maid of honor. Taylor is moved to tears, and Belly feels validated and supported, newly confident about the engagement and the plans ahead.
Who Appears
- Belly (Isabel Conklin)Protagonist; reveals her engagement, defends the decision, and chooses a small August wedding at Cousins.
- Taylor JewelBest friend; shocked by the engagement, warns about Laurel, then supports and becomes maid of honor.
- Jeremiah FisherFiancé, offstage; past cheating raised as concern, plans small August wedding with Belly.
- Laurel ConklinBelly’s mother, offstage; expected to disapprove strongly of the sudden engagement.
- AnikaFriend at Finch, offstage; briefly considered as a bridesmaid but not chosen over Taylor.