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Then I remembered: today was the day.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The house was alive with chaos. Mom was clattering around the kitchen. Dad was pacing with his problem-solving voice. Danny was singing in the shower, terribly and loudly.<\/p>\n

Still, I felt steady. Everything was ready. I just needed to show up.<\/p>\n

A text pinged from Maverick:
\n\u201cGood morning, beautiful. Can\u2019t wait to see you at the altar. I love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

I smiled as I typed back:
\n\u201cLove you too. See you soon, husband.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Penelope messaged next:
\n\u201cIT\u2019S TODAY! I\u2019m getting my hair done now\u2014be there soon. It\u2019s going to be flawless!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hair, makeup, photos \u2013 everything blended together. My bridesmaids\u2014Penelope, my cousin Emma, and Maverick\u2019s sister Katie\u2014helped transform me from sleepy morning Amy into a glowing bride.<\/p>\n

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Then I remembered: today was the day. The house was alive with chaos. Mom was clattering around the kitchen. Dad was pacing with his problem-solving voice. Danny was singing in the shower, terribly and loudly. Still, I felt steady. Everything was ready. I just needed to show up. A text pinged from Maverick: \u201cGood morning,…<\/p>\n

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