On my wedding day, I found the main table replaced — 9 seats taken by my husband’s family while my parents were left standing.

blinked rapidly, trying not to cry.

Her father lowered his eyes toward the floor.

And something inside Elena changed.

Not heartbreak.

Not humiliation.

Something colder.

Victor leaned closer impatiently. “Smile. We’re already running behind schedule.”

Then Celeste added with a satisfied smile, “And honestly, dear, you should be grateful my son chose someone continue reading …