Lois watched from the sidelines as her family buzzed with excitement.
Relatives gossiped and whispered about the celebrity bride and groom, while planners coordinated schedules and décor with meticulous precision.
Yet amid all the pomp and extravagance, Lois felt a lingering sense of unease.
She could see how happy Laura was, and that happiness made it all the harder for Lois to argue or intervene.
Days melted into weeks as rehearsal dinners, fittings, and tastings consumed every waking moment.
Lois found herself navigating a strange mixture of admiration and dread: admiration for the flawless execution of the preparations, dread for the impending reality of seeing her sister wed to a man who, despite appearances, had such a commanding hold over her family and life.
Ultimately, Lois had no choice but to accept the inevitable.
