[Jersey]
"You may kiss the bride," the priest said to Ryder.
I stood still, my heart clenching so tight I swore I could hear it crack.
Ryder's hand slid over my mother’s waist, pulling her close, and then his lips dropped to hers.
My stomach twisted violently. I bit down hard on my bottom lip, shifting my eyes away.
Applause filled the entire church. Everyone was smiling, happy, clapping like this was the most perfect love story ever told.
"Wow, your stepfather is so romantic." Mira nudged me with her elbow.
I didn’t respond at first. I was too busy forcing my face to stay in place. My hands curled around the silk clutch on my lap, squeezing like that’d help keep me grounded.
When I turned to Mira, her smile faltered the second she saw mine. "What's wrong?"
My brows twitched. "Wha
