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."

Jamie, placing a protective arm around

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

incidents like these would only multiply in the future.

in the boutique, Jamie hesitated to continue trying on gowns. "Maybe

handed her the cup of bubble tea he had bought earlier, his expression soft

"But..."

but you're hesitating. That's normal. If I 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 and

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,

recently reunited with Nina after years apart, their first child already grown. Yet Nina had given him

picture of a devoted father, completely smitten with his little girl. His social media was a constant

radiating pride and warmth. It was

she had dreamed of being with Ben again. But some obstacles

to treat it as a way to fulfill a dream she thought she would never experience. It

wedding attire. Ben had chosen a suit to perfectly complement her gown, their

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