n a chorus of "awws" a

e sob. She crouched down, her pristine white dress pooling

of a movie. The perfect, ble

e were being swallowed alive by the shadows at the back of the room. The b

.. He wants Brittni

ed out, a single tear finally break

she had built her life around. She was transported back to that night seven years ago, the night she was cast out by

y died down, and the c

d, his voice carrying a dramatic flair, "I now pron

But on stage, Gar

snapped toward the officiant, his sharp eyes

a why the groom was glaring at him. He had followed th

r of confusion rippled through the guests as they watch

t a sudden, incred

ip trembling. She subtly tugged at the sleeve of his tuxedo, leaning in

of expectant faces, his gaze lingering on Brittni

up, his voice warm and encouraging. "Looks like our groom is a little o

e ballroom echoed with a rhythmic,

tures. But as the chanting grew louder, he finally yielded. He opened his eyes, placed h

her head back, the picture of a wo

ath apart, a sharp, rhythmic

Clap

beautiful mom

clear, and drippin

stepped out of the shadows. She walked straight down the center aisl

lt. Absolute chaos erupted in the ballroom as hundreds of heads swiveled

is goi

s that

ting the ceremony? G

"Hey! You're that relative from Garrett's side! What do you think you're doing? Get of

t Jessie's arms. "Ma'am, you cannot be up here!