As we stood at the altar, a quiet murmur rippled through the crowd. My dad glanced around, his confusion evident as he caught the faint whispers weaving through the rows of seated guests. Their eyes darted between me, my husband, and my stepmom, as if trying to decode a conversation no one had spoken aloud. My heart raced in my chest, but I forced myself to stay composed. Whatever my husband had planned, it needed to happen—and soon.
Guests Murmur
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Ignoring the Distraction
With a confident smile and an air of composure, my stepmom carried herself as though her presence was perfectly ordinary. She sat there, seemingly content with the attention she commanded. I met my husband’s gaze, finding solace and strength in the vows we had just exchanged. Silently, I repeated them to myself, determined not to let her overshadow this moment. No matter her efforts to draw the spotlight, this day was ours, and I was resolved to keep it that way.
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