UGLY SCARS

ANGSTO

to make it. Som

ightly. "David, today is your daughter's weddin

ull of anger. "I already called the hospital to check in, and th

ut her condition yet. "Ye-yes," I lied. "But you haven't

and suffocating. "It's not as simple as

people to talk? She's still your

pain and frustration. "Does she know the truth yet?

," I whispered, my heart beating faster. "And sh

e was heavy with resignation. "I'll try my b

ike that,

y under the intense pressure I felt. That secret-our secre

ared was the reason for our distanc

tiny hope lingered in my heart when he sa

elf to be strong. I couldn't show weakn

tion, I couldn't help but wonder how long I could keep

*

ead high. I tried my best to look ha

ce! It's such a pleasure to finally welcome a beaut

lips. "Helen, you never

thing great." Mr. Sterling joined in ju

ed! This union

joy. "And Victoria! Unstoppable, fierce-she

our empire back to the top! True

ey knew about Victoria's amnesia. I dared not mentio

right." My vo

nd. "How come I don't se

in haste. "If you'd excuse me. I'd love to go check up on the bride." I

er!" Helen said, laughing hear

wly. My heart pounded as

in her beautiful white ball gown. The maids stoo

fierce fire that had always defined her-they were all gone. Her eyes, on

said firmly, wi

om, and I walked to

voice was firm, yet my hands trembled. "My child, sacrifices are somet

s was palpable. "Mother, I've forgotten so mu

ed to keep my composure. "You must do this! I

s brimming in my eyes and left

*

he aisle to watch the bride. A hush fell over th

the polished floor. My heart clenched as te

, her radiant glow drew soft gasps from

gh to anyone watching him. As soon as she got to

reveal the bride and t

ps was barely unnoticeable-but I was observant enough. M

k before his expression shifted to excitem

ned to face us, pan

n the bride's face as sh

hispered, my voice was ba

, searching desperately. It had to be a prank-it

t of anger and betrayal I felt, I screamed at t