DYER

I don't break eye contact and hold Aislyn’s gaze as I walk towards her.

She deserves an explanation for this. The news must have shocked everyone else but it would be much more shocking for her.

As I get closer, I hear her whisper in a barely audible voice.

“Why? Why did you call off the ceremony?”

The pained look on her face makes it unbearable to continue making eye contact. I take my gaze away from her face and scan the empty room.

The action does nothing to settle the ...