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."

placing a

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

shake the feeling that incidents like these would only multiply in the future. Ben's

boutique, Jamie hesitated to continue trying on gowns. "Maybe I should just

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

"But..."

life is too short to waste time. Do we really want to wait until we're old and lying on our deathbeds to realize we should've been together all

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 happy. And... maybe we could

had recently reunited with Nina after years apart, their first child already grown. Yet Nina had given him a second chance, even bringing a

was the picture of a devoted father, completely smitten with his little girl. His

was the kind of joy Ben couldn't help

again. But some obstacles felt insurmountable, no matter how much

out with Ben today, Jamie decided to treat it as a way to fulfill a dream she thought

wedding attire. Ben had chosen a suit to perfectly

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