The Ugly Bride
Nina declared, leaving Mason with no option but to acquiesce, intimidated by his mother's authority.
The families convened at a luxurious restaurant for lunch. Isabel timidly took a seat beside Mason, her unfamiliarity with being close to a man evident in her shy demeanor. Mason, harboring resentment towards her existence, found himself with a diminished appetite. Despite his reluctance, he took a few obligatory bites to appease his mother.