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to make it. Som

ightly. "David, today is your daughter's weddin

ull of anger. "I already called the hospital to check in, and th

ut her condition yet. "Ye-yes," I lied. "But you haven't

and suffocating. "It's not as simple as

people to talk? She's still your

pain and frustration. "Does she know the truth yet?

," I whispered, my heart beating faster. "And sh

e was heavy with resignation. "I'll try my b

ike that,

y under the intense pressure I felt. That secret-our secre

ared was the reason for our distanc

tiny hope lingered in my heart when he sa

elf to be strong. I couldn't show weakn

tion, I couldn't help but wonder how long I could keep

*

ead high. I tried my best to look ha

ce! It's such a pleasure to finally welcome a beaut

lips. "Helen, you never

thing great." Mr. Sterling joined in ju

ed! This union

joy. "And Victoria! Unstoppable, fierce-she

our empire back to the top! True

ey knew about Victoria's amnesia. I dared not mentio

right." My vo

nd. "How come I don't se

in haste. "If you'd excuse me. I'd love to go check up on the bride." I

er!" Helen said, laughing hear

wly. My heart pounded as

in her beautiful white ball gown. The maids stoo

fierce fire that had always defined her-they were all gone. Her eyes, on

said firmly, wi

om, and I walked to

voice was firm, yet my hands trembled. "My child, sacrifices are somet

s was palpable. "Mother, I've forgotten so mu

ed to keep my composure. "You must do this! I

s brimming in my eyes and left

*

he aisle to watch the bride. A hush fell over th

the polished floor. My heart clenched as te

, her radiant glow drew soft gasps from

gh to anyone watching him. As soon as she got to

reveal the bride and t

ps was barely unnoticeable-but I was observant enough. M

k before his expression shifted to excitem

ned to face us, pan

n the bride's face as sh

hispered, my voice was ba

, searching desperately. It had to be a prank-it

t of anger and betrayal I felt, I screamed at t