Chapter 11

There were only ten minutes left until the wedding ceremony was set to begin. Liam had searched the entire backstage area of the hall, but there was still no sign of the Torres family. His gut told him that Hector, Isabel, and Mia might not attend his wedding. The uneasiness in his chest intensified the moment that thought crossed his mind. His heart pounded so hard that it felt like it might burst out of his chest. What followed was a wave of endless frustration and panic. He pulled out his phone, frantically switching between his contacts and WhatsApp. His expression grew increasingly agitated. A few minutes later, a groomsman told him it was time to get in position. He eventually decided to call Hector's phone number on his way to the ceremony. A minute later, a booming voice came through. "Liam! Aren't you about to get married? What made you think of calling me?" The sound of crashing waves came faintly through the line, and Liam's heart sank. He forced a smile and answered