On my wedding day, my parents chose my sister over me. They told me I was selfish. After the ceremony, they froze my bank accounts, thinking they had full control. A month later… they were the ones panicking…

Logan was sitting beside me on the couch when he saw the expression on my face change. He leaned closer and quietly mouthed the words, “She did that on purpose.”

I wanted to believe my sister had simply made a careless decision instead of a calculated one. I wanted to believe she was not the kind of person who would intentionally compete with my wedding.

The next call shattered that hope.

My mother called later that evening and her voice already sounded defensive before I even spoke. “Sweetheart, Kayla’s engagement is a once in a lifetime moment and we cannot miss celebrating it.”

I felt my hands tighten around my phone. “My wedding is also a once in a lifetime moment,” I replied quietly.

A moment later my father took the phone from her. His voice carried irritation instead of concern. “Do not start an argument about this because if you really loved your sister you would not have rushed to get married before her.”

For a second I thought I had misunderstood what he said. “What did you just say.”

“You heard me,” he replied. “Kayla is younger and she deserves her spotlight first.”