The hall designated for the wedding ceremony was already packed with guests, all seated and eagerly awaiting the event to begin.

Outside, Mrs. Bennett stood anxiously, her gaze darting toward the entrance as she waited for Ivy and Jeremy to arrive. But time dragged on, and they were nowhere in sight. ‘What on earth is going on?’ she wondered, reaching for her phone to call Jeremy and find out why he hadn’t arrived yet.

She dialed his number, tapping her foot impatiently ...