CHAPTER 2: THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SACRIFICE
CHAPTER 2: THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SACRIFICE
Hours later, police confirmed the substance found in the glass was dangerous.
The wedding had nearly become a tragedy.
The bride sat alone in a quiet room, unable to stop crying.
She remembered every cruel word she had said.
Every insult.
Every accusation.
Every guest who laughed while the maid stood there helpless.
Then she learned something even worse.
The maid had known about the threat for days.
She had overheard conversations.
She had tried to warn people.
Nobody listened.
The cousin came from a wealthy family.
The maid was just a servant.
So her warnings were ignored.
Yet she stayed.
She could have walked away.
She could have protected herself.
Instead, she risked her job, her reputation, and her future to save people who barely noticed she existed.
The bride finally found her sitting outside the venue.
The young woman looked exhausted.
"I'm sorry," the bride whispered.
The maid lowered her eyes.
"You don't owe me anything."
The bride shook her head.
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"No. I owe you everything."
For the first time that day, both women cried.
