Raising my lashes slowly, my eyes met his, and for a moment, confusion flickered across my face. His handsome features were framed by a sleek black tuxedo, but his expression appeared serious and distant. My heart sank, wondering if this was how he truly felt or if it was just the weight of the occasion.
We had met briefly before, during our engagement, but I knew little about him beyond his public persona. As I approached him now, I couldn't help but wonder about the life that awaited us after this grand ceremony. The anxiety within me intensified as I questioned whether I would be able to live up to his expectations as a wife.
At just twenty years old, I lacked experience in matters of the heart. My parents' strict upbringing had sheltered me from the world of dating and relationships,
