But to him, I had always been a nuisance. Every bit of kindness he showed me felt like pity.
Even this marriage? It was probably just another form of charity in his eyes.
I had been the one arranging every detail for this wedding from the very beginning.
Elliot never once lifted a finger to help. Instead, he was too busy tending to Tessa’s delicate emotions.
At that moment, it hit me and I realized how truly foolish I had been.
Then, my phone rang, breaking the silence.
"Miss Dakota, your wedding ring and gown have arrived at the hotel. Wishing you a joyous wedding."
I froze.
It was only then that the weight of the moment sank in. Today was supposed to be the rehearsal.
Having already made up my mind to cancel the wedding, I knew I had to handle the hotel arrangements.
Without wasting a second, I jumped into my car and sped toward the banquet hall.
As I stepped inside, the venue was already alive with the glow of wedding decorations, the air thick with the kind of festive atmosphere that made it all feel sacred.
My gaze lifted to the stage at the front.
To my shock, Elliot was already there.