Kai's fork froze midway to his mouth, his eyes widening in disbelief as his father's words hung in the air like an unexpected thunderclap.

"Wedding?" he echoed, his voice barely a whisper as he struggled to comprehend the sudden turn of events.

"Yes, you heard me," his father replied, his tone firm and unwavering.

Kai felt a knot form in the pit of his stomach, his mind racing as he searched for a response. Beside him, Becca moved with swift determination, rushing to his side with a glass of ...