Before she could even argue, Clara’s own mother, Aunt Elise, appeared. Nina quietly showed her the “premium guest list.” What happened next could’ve been out of a movie. Aunt Elise took the mic and delivered a toast that wasn’t a celebration—it was a reckoning.
She exposed Clara’s scheme in front of the entire wedding, condemned her for valuing money over people, and tore the guest list in half. Guests began leaving. The bride stood frozen. Clara later sent a guilt-laced email blaming Nina for “embarrassing” her. But Nina didn’t respond. She had supported Clara more than she ever deserved. The wedding may have gone on, but the love? The trust? The respect? Left with the guests who walked out.
