ESCAPING THE ALTAR ROMANCE

With a tremor in her fingertips and the scent of lilies heavy in the air, Amelia found herself at a crossroads. The white dress, once a symbol of dreams, now felt like a gilded cage. Her groom, handsome but cold, gazed expectantly at the altar, oblivious to the turmoil brewing within her soul. Years of planning, pressure from family and friends, al