The crowd's response to Ben's defense of Jamie was unexpected, with admiration replacing gossip.

"That's real courage-standing up for her in front of so many people. What a man!"

"This is what a good man looks like."

""Now that's true love."

"Miss, forced love never sweetens. Let it go. The only person getting hurt is you."

Each word hit Summer like a dagger, sharp and cutting. The situation felt laughable, painfully ironic.

After firmly standing by Jamie, Ben addressed the onlookers one last time.

"Even if Jamie were at fault, which she isn't, it's not your place to judge."

then turned to Jamie, placing a protective arm around

forgotten. He was here for a reason, and that reason was to find the perfect wedding

that incidents like these would

hesitated to continue trying on gowns. "Maybe I

his expression soft but unwavering. "Drink this first, then try a few more. We're not done

"But..."

were in your shoes, I'd probably struggle even more. But life is too short to waste time. Do we really want to wait until we're old

in slightly, his gaze gentle but serious. "Think about Charlie. My mom's no longer against us. All I'm asking for is a chance to make things right, to make you

Nina after years apart, their first child already grown. Yet Nina had given him a second

smitten with his little girl. His

every post radiating pride and warmth. It was the kind of joy

being with Ben again. But some obstacles felt insurmountable, no matter how

to treat it as a way to fulfill a dream she thought she would never experience. It was a fleeting glimpse of what might

suit to perfectly complement her gown,

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