FLED| AT THE ALTAR

She had the dress. She sported it perfectly. Her hair were styled with a flourish, and her smile radiated confidence. But just as she stood at the edge, about to {exchange vows|say "I do"|join{her fiancé in front of their loved ones, something shifted. A tide of doubt swept over her. Was this really right? Was she truly willing to commit with him?

Ashton knew/suspected/realized he had lived a lie. His entire life, the opulent lifestyle and his position/role/status in society were built on a secret/mystery/veil he was only now beginning to unravel. A letter, sent/delivered/received anonymously, contained the shocking truth - he wasn't who he thought he was. A hidden past/heritage/legacy, long