Ryan marched up to the front with a calm but determined demeanor that contrasted sharply with the chaos unfolding around us. His eyes were locked onto Ed, who was still chuckling as if he’d just pulled off the prank of the century. The room’s laughter died away as they noticed Ryan’s approach, sensing the tension in the air.
“Ed,” Ryan began, his voice steady but carrying a weight of authority that commanded attention, “I always thought of you as family. But family doesn’t humiliate each other for a laugh, especially not on what’s supposed to be the happiest day of her life.”
