Five years after her world shattered at the altar, Emily never expected a single text to bring her past rushing back. The man who had left her in front of family and friends—her fiancé, David—wanted to meet and reveal the truth.
A Perfect Dream Turned Nightmare
The wedding day was everything Emily had imagined. Roses filled the air with their sweet fragrance, golden light danced off the chandeliers, and her best friend Sarah adjusted her veil with a reassuring smile.
But as she stepped into the chapel, her dream unraveled. David wasn’t there.
“Emily, he’s… gone,” Sarah whispered, her face pale.
The words felt unreal. How could the man she had planned her future with disappear without explanation?
A Love Story Written in the Past
Emily and David’s love story began in a crowded Stanford lecture hall. He had offered her a seat with a warm smile that instantly eased her nerves. Study partners became friends, then inseparable companions.
David’s humble, hardworking nature contrasted Emily’s privileged background, but their connection was undeniable. “Because you make me laugh,” she’d tease. “And you make me think.”
Their wedding had been meticulously planned, but the grandeur always felt like a compromise for David. “This is… a lot,” he’d confessed. Yet, he went along because it made Emily happy.
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