Just as everyone was enjoying the wedding , I decided to give them the surprise.

I sat near the front of the ballroom, legs elegantly crossed, a chilled glass of sparkling wine in hand.

Shane sat beside me, his expression unreadable but his thigh pressed against mine—a silent show of support, curiosity, and maybe, just a hint of unease.

“Is the media ready?” Isabella asked breathlessly, her cheeks flushed with excitement as she approached the stage in her gown. She looked like a ...