In the evening, Renata was taken to the church where the wedding was to take place. The space was filled with people— her father’s associates, wealthy businessmen, social elites, and those who had gathered not out of love, but out of obligation and curiosity.Her hands trembled at her sides as the music began to play, signaling her walk toward a future she did not choose.Each step she took down the aisle felt forced as though her own body was betraying her. Her heart pounded violently in her chest, and her breathing grew shallow. She could feel the weight of countless eyes on her, judging her, watching her, witnessing her surrender. She lowered her gaze briefly, her lips moving in silent prayer.‘Please… Give me a way out. Please save me from this.’Her vision blurred as tears gathered in her eyes, but she forced herself to keep walking. She had nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide.As she finally lifted her head, her eyes fell upon the man waiting for her at the altar.The old man, Giova
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