"How… how did he get what he wanted?" she whispered to herself, her voice trembling. "He always gets what he wants…"
For a long while, she sat there, unable to move, unable to think clearly, the reality of Laura's choice sinking deeper into her soul.
Ross had won again, and this time, the victory felt like a knife twisting straight into her chest.
***
The days slipped by faster than Lois realized, and before she knew it, a couple of months had passed.
Then came the announcement—her sister Laura was getting married.
Normally, such news would have stayed within the family circle, something for relatives and close friends to celebrate quietly.
But this wasn't just any marriage.
Laura was marrying Ross Oakley, the most famous man on the planet.
The moment the news broke, it spread like wildfire.
The media exploded with coverage, and suddenly, what should have been a private family matter became an international spectacle.
