Ethan’s mother rushed to her. “What happened to your dress?”
“They destroyed it,” Madison said calmly. “My own family.”
The woman took her hands. “Then you walk in exactly like this. Strong.”
Ethan appeared behind her. When he saw her, his eyes filled with tears.
“You’ve never looked more like yourself,” he said.
She kissed him lightly. “I’ll walk in first.”
The doors creaked open.
Madison walked down the aisle alone, steady and proud.
Silence filled the church. Some guests stood instinctively in respect.
Carol gasped. Frank’s smile vanished.
“What is this?” he hissed.
Madison stopped in front of them.
