As I stood there, overwhelmed and in shock, she turned slightly, meeting my gaze with an expression that was both vulnerable and resolute. Her eyes conveyed a mix of emotions – apprehension, defiance, and something else I couldn’t quite pinpoint. Perhaps it was relief.
“I’ve been meaning to tell you,” she began, her voice quiet but steady. “But there was never a right time, and I never found the courage. I wanted our wedding day to be perfect.”
