Prologue: The Promise of a Perfect Day The morning light broke gently over the city, promising warmth and joy on a day that had been years in the making. I awoke with a mixture of excitement and nerves, butterflies dancing in my stomach. Today was the day I had meticulously planned for—my wedding day.

Every detail had been chosen with care by my fiancé, Leo, and me. We had scrimped, saved, and sacrificed for this day. Every extra shift, every skipped indulgence, had been for the purpose of crafting the perfect celebration of our love.