But Elaine stood firm, her expression unyielding and resolute. “I have nothing to hear from a lying, cheating man,” she snapped, her voice sharp and unwavering. The finality of her words hung in the air, silencing Vincent’s pathetic attempts at smoothing things over.
Upon hearing Elaine’s declaration, Melissa, who had been silent until now, turned sharply, her face flushed with anger. She began to walk away from the altar, her heels echoing in the stunned silence. Vincent lunged toward her, desperation in his voice. “Melissa, please, don’t go!” he pleaded, trying to catch her arm.