ail-from the intricate floral arrangements to the selection of food and drinks-had been metic

re was lively as her bridesmaids chattered away, working on their hair and makeup. Kat

he occasion. Though her face bore a radiant smile, her nervousness was evid

"You know," she began with a teasing tone, "it's not too late t

, sending her friend a silent but firm sto

ack to fix her hair, though the misc

fted to the events o

lt of her head, "what's the update

ing, but he asked if we could have dinner next wee

om. Julia groaned dramatically. "Why am I the only single one

t a moment of ease to Katy, who

ouches on Katy's face. Her bridesmaids step

ispered, eyes wi

inished, a tear sli

highlighting her natural beauty. Her hair had been swept into a polished updo, adorned with delicate silver

e this beautiful

s been," Juli

d bridesmaid, stepped inside. Her gaze swept over

voice measured. "Th

on patronizing, Katy took

added, stepping aside. "

t and turned to her brid

~

The grandeur of the moment was overwhelming. Her mot

mber to breathe. This is your moment. And if you can

ffered her his arm,

are you

tive but determined

air. Guests rose to their feet in unison, turning to watch as Kat

up the moment he saw her. When she finally reache

," Tom whispered.

d shyly, unable to

lm and measured. "We gather here today to

ts in her stomach ease. She smiled at Tom, th

wo should not be joined in marriage, let t

Then, a voice rang out, cu

obj

ongregation as heads turned

dral. Tall, confident, and dressed in a sleek bl

ispered, her voi

hand tightened. "K

Her past had come crashing into her presen

the cathedral