Gasps rippled through the crowd as they saw a small bag clutched in her hand. Inside were several pieces of jewelry that clearly did not belong to her. A quick glance at the bride’s face confirmed that the jewelry was part of a family heirloom collection, worn by the bride earlier that day.

Realization dawned as the bride stepped forward, her expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. “Laura, why?” she asked, her voice trembling.

Laura looked down, her eyes filled with regret. “I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I don’t know what came over me.”

The groom, having finally calmed Max down, approached Laura with a look of disappointment. “We trusted you,” he said quietly.