Laura stood up quickly, stumbling backward as Max continued to bark and growl. Panic spread through the crowd, and the groom rushed over, calling Max’s name in an attempt to calm him. But Max’s barking only grew more insistent, his eyes fixed on Laura with a determination that seemed out of character.

Several guests stepped forward, trying to intervene, but Max was undeterred. It was then that Laura’s face flushed with a mix of fear and embarrassment. She hesitated, glancing around nervously before lifting the hem of her dress to reveal what she had been hiding.