Jessica’s absence
Jessica was conspicuously absent, having not bothered to show up at all. Her empty seat next to my mother felt like a glaring accusation.
Some guests whispered about the family drama, their curious glances adding weight to my already heavy heart.
I overheard snippets of conversations, words like ‘favoritism’ and ‘jealousy’ floating through the air.
I had always known our family dynamic was flawed, but today’s events magnified it. Still, I refused to let her absence ruin the joy of marrying Lucas.