Kai finally saw the full truth.
Back then, Eloen's resolute parting and cold turn away from him had been because she was suffering from a fatal illness—she had torn herself away from the person she loved most.
A tidal wave of regret crashed over him, crushing the breath from his lungs.
Kai fumbled for his phone, his hands trembling so violently he could barely grip it. The moment the call connected, each word fell like a blade, absolute and final. He ordered, "Immediately terminate the entire wedding. Dismiss everyone on site. All promotional materials, photos, and props are to be completely erased. Layla and I are done. We're cutting all ties, effective immediately."
With that, he hung up.
All wedding proceedings came to an abrupt halt. Staff scrambled to dismantle the sets and shut
