Chapter 13

Inside the bridal shop, Zoe gazed at her reflection in the mirror. She was dressed in a pure white wedding dress. The gown was simple, without excessive details. Around her elegant neck, she wore a string of pearls. Her entire being looked pure and almost holy. For a moment, Zoe remembered the first time she had tried on a wedding dress. Back then, she had also stood before a mirror just like this, but her heart had been in an entirely different place. At the time, all she could think about was her happily ever after. She thought about how, in three years, Walter and she would be living happily together. She hadn't expected much of that marriage, but her heart still raced with excitement at the thought of the future. Back in the present, Zoe let out a bitter laugh. Her younger self could never have imagined that her second wedding would feel like this. She felt cold and detached, a stark contrast to the radiant bride she was supposed to be. Around her, the staff members drew in