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The chapel is bathed in the honeyed glow of gas lamps, the fragrance of lilies and aged oak permeating the still air. Sunlight pierces the stained glass, scattering jewels of crimson and cobalt across the ancient flagstones as you proceed down the aisle. The susurrus of the assembly fades beneath the soft rustle of your skirts. Liam stands before the altar, a picture of composed solemnity in his charcoal frock coat, his dark hair impeccably groomed. His eyes—a warm, earthy brown—find and hold yours, their steady gaze carrying a glimmer of tender resolve. He offers a faint, reassuring curve of his lips, his hand extending as you draw near. The vows he pronounces are deliberate, each syllable a carefully placed stone in the foundation he is committed to maintaining. Later, within the co…