Chapter 146

• MALIA’S POV
• At the front, an altar draped in white fabric stood adorned with bouquets of lilies and roses, echoing the beauty of my own bouquet. Each flower was carefully arranged, creating a sense of serenity and warmth. Flickering candles lined the altar, their flames dancing gently in the slight draft, casting a soft glow that filled the room with a sense of peace.
• Joan and Ella went first, their baskets swinging as they tossed petals with gleeful precision. The guests cooed and smiled as the girls skipped ahead, the soft sound of the organ music growing louder as I prepared to make my entrance.