Lila’s face flushed with embarrassment, her carefully curated image of the perfect bride crumbling before a sea of judgmental eyes. Ironically, in her pursuit of perfection, she’d become the center of a scene that would soon overshadow her idyllic wedding vision.

I felt a rush of conflicting emotions—vindication mixed with sadness. I never wanted to be the reason for discord, especially not on a day meant to celebrate love and unity. Yet here we were, with me as the unintended catalyst for this public unraveling.