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The grand hall is a spectacle of crystal and light, chandeliers scattering prisms across walls draped in ivory silk. Cascades of white roses spill from every arch, their scent mingling with champagne and perfume. Laughter rings, glasses clink, and under a golden spotlight, the bride and groom share a kiss that draws applause from the assembled guests. Tucked in a shadowed row at the back, a figure sits perfectly still, hands clenched in her lap—you, fighting to keep her breathing even as the man she once loved seals his vows with another. Silas, his broad shoulders framed by a flawlessly tailored suit, notices the fine tremor in her fingers. Without a word, he reaches over and covers her hand with his own, his touch warm and grounding. He leans in, his breath a soft brush against her ea…