All eyes were on Aaron as he stood beneath the spotlight. The usual playfulness and laid-back demeanor were gone, replaced by a look of seriousness and sincerity. He walked with purpose, step by step, to the center of the stage. In the front row sat Aaron's parents. Though they weren't entirely pleased with their son's choice of bride, seeing this formal and committed side of him brought a sense of pride and contentment.

Behind them, Aaron's friends were seated. Lucas and Lance sat together, and Lance leaned over, saying, "Did you notice his hands shaking from the nerves?"

Lucas smirked. "And you're not recording it to use against him later?"

"Great idea." Lance, clearly amused, pulled out his phone and began recording Aaron's trembling fingers.

Yes, this would give him something to tease Aaron about for years to come.

Onstage, the officiant was delivering solemn words of congratulations, and the music began to shift. Aaron turned toward the entrance just as the doors opened, revealing Selena in a stunning wedding gown.

By her side was Gavin, standing in as her older brother, fulfilling his role as the family's representative as he walked her down the aisle.

Selena, arm linked with Gavin's, gazed through her veil at Aaron, her face lit up with pure happiness.

not yet reaching Aaron. This was part of the ceremony-the symbolic exchange. Aaron approached them,

part of the formal handover, Gavin would give Selena's hand to Aaron, marking the start of their new life as

leaned forward slightly,

But Gavin hesitated.

paused, confused, glancing up at

was. If he wanted to, he could turn around and walk her out of here, away from it all. But no-he knew that wasn't an option anymore. She was already married, after

brief moment,

was all

voice steady and clear. "Don't worry, brother. I'll

he said this, his gaze was unwavering, full of

them with Aaron's. "You better follow through. If you don't, I won't hesitate to make sure there's no place for the Fletcher family in

but those nearby heard them loud and clear, sending a wave of shock through the crowd. No one had realized

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255