Chapter 19

Nathan felt like he'd been struck by lightning. He stood frozen in place, as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over his head, leaving him shivering from the inside out. His gaze was locked on the stage, where Annabelle stood beside another man in a pristine white wedding dress with a gentle smile. Beside her, Daphne, dressed in a bridesmaid's dress, beamed at Annabelle like she was witnessing the most beautiful moment of her life. Everything was crystal clear now. This was Annabelle's wedding. Nathan's mind went blank. His ears buzzed, and the world around him seemed to collapse. It wasn't until the officiant's voice rang out again that he snapped back to reality. "Ms. Annabelle Winslow, do you take Mr. Louie Webb as your husband, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?" As Annabelle lifted her eyes to Louie, warmth and tenderness reflected in her gaze. Just as she parted her lips to speak, Nathan lunged forward like a