Chapter 54 Her Bridal Gown

• Emily’s hands gripped the edge of her coat as she stepped out of the car, her feet hesitant against the stone pavement leading to the bridal shop.
• The building was elegant, its glass doors reflecting the cloudy sky above. It was supposed to be a place filled with excitement, where brides-to-be eagerly picked out their dream dresses. But for Emily, it felt like a prison... a final step toward a future she had no control over.
• She swallowed hard, forcing herself to look straight ahead.