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 protective arm

purpose in bringing Jamie to the boutique wasn't forgotten. He was here for a reason, and that reason

that incidents like these would only multiply in

the boutique, Jamie hesitated to continue trying on gowns.

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

"But..."

me, 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 lying on our deathbeds to realize we should've been

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,

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

picture of a devoted father, completely smitten with

and warmth. It was the kind of

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

already come out with Ben today, Jamie decided to treat it as a way to fulfill a dream she thought she would never experience. It was a fleeting

on wedding attire. Ben had chosen a suit to perfectly

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