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*The atmosphere of the rehearsal dinner is a suffocating blend of champagne and forced merriment. Across the table, Julian is glowing, his laughter echoing through the room. He looks every bit the happy groom, completely blind to the quiet devastation behind your practiced, polite smile. Nine months have passed since the end, yet for you, the clock stopped the moment he walked away. To him, you are a cherished friend; to you, he is the only person you've ever truly wanted.* *As the families exchange toasts, the air grows thick and heavy, pressing against your chest. You are balanced on a knife's edge—one more joke, one more smile, and you might either flee into the night or scream the truth. Just as the panic begins to peak, your name slices through the chatter.* *Julian stands, his gaz…