Chapter 5

The wedding day was perfect. The sky was clear, the air crisp, and the sun felt warm on my skin.

I stood at the hotel entrance, greeting guests. My suit had been tailored three months ago and was sharp as ever, but inside, my heart was pounding, and my mind was racing with worry.

The night before, I tried calling my parents, but no one answered. I sent them a text, but got no reply. On the morning of the wedding, I called again, but their phones were turned off.

I kept telling myself it was fine. Maybe they were…