I stood in my wedding dress moments before the ceremony—until the man I loved called off the marriage, choosing his family’s judgment over me in an instant that changed everything

mother crossed a line.”

“Did she?”

“You know how she is.”

“Yes,” I replied. “Criminally careless.”

Silence.

Then: “What does that mean?”

I leaned back in my chair. “It means you should stop talking.”

His breathing sharpened. “Are you threatening me?”

“No, Adrian. I loved you. That was my weakness. Threats are for amateurs.”

He ended the call immediately.

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