Elaine’s voice grew sharper. “But I had no idea that Vincent was already married to Matilda and had a family here,” she added, her disgust evident. Gasps filled the room as people turned their eyes to Vincent, who stood frozen, his face drained of color.
The atmosphere grew heavy with shock and disbelief. “I had no idea he was here, marrying someone new in this church,” Elaine said, her voice tight with anger as tears filled her eyes. “He told me he was going on a business trip.”