"Is this Miss Aliana She’s also preparing for her wedding," the staff member remarked, her eyes lighting up as she recalled something. She pointed to a high-end custom gown nearby. "What a coincidence. Miss Aliana’s wedding dress is from the same brand as yours and has a similar style. And even her fiancé shares your surname!"
The words hit Athena like a thunderclap. Her face drained of color, her mind struggling to make sense of it all.
On the way home, Emmett glanced at her, his expression filled with concern. After a moment of hesitation, he finally spoke, gathering his courage.
"Athena, why do you look so upset?"
Athena slowly turned her face to him, locking eyes with him, her voice barely a whisper.
"Because today, I saw something I shouldn’t have."
At her words, a flicker of unease passed through Emmett’s eyes, and his demeanor shifted his face, which was growing tense.
"Really? What did you see?"
Athena held his gaze for a long moment before speaking, her voice calm but steady. "I saw someone who looked a lot like you, holding another woman’s hand while trying on a wedding dress."