#Chapter 274: The Perfect Wedding

Audrey The celebration was in full swing by the time the sun went down, laughter and music filling the air of the small venue. Avis and Gavin’s wedding had been nothing short of magical, a tearful ceremony beneath a canopy of string lights and flowers. Now, the reception was in full bloom—friends and family crowding around tables, dancing in wild circles, raising glasses, and swapping stories. I’d barely made it three steps into the reception hall before Avis had rushed forward and swept me into a hug, nearly crushing her wildflower bouquet against my baby blue bridesmaid dress. “Avis, you looked absolutely breathtaking out there,” I murmured, squeezing her tightly. We swayed back and forth, tears pricking at both of our eyes. “I still can’t believe it’s real,” she said, pulling back just enough to look at me. Her eyes were glistening, and I could feel my own throat tightening just seeing her. “I thought I’d be terrified of everything going wrong, especia