Meanwhile, Maria was drifting in and out of an unknown place. She stood in a strange yet familiar setting, watching a version of herself laughing joyfully, heavily pregnant, with Bernard by her side.
noveldrama She called out to them, desperate to get their attention, but no one heard her. No one saw her.
Why can’t they see me? Maria wondered, panic rising in her chest.
Determined to follow them, she trailed behind as they walked toward a building. When they entered an office, Maria gasped in shock.
Her parents were there, waiting inside.
Confused and overwhelmed, she watched as a man in a suit addressed Bernard and the pregnant version of herself.
"Where are the groom’s parents?" the man asked.
"They’re on their way. They’ll be here soon," Bernard replied, his face lit with excitement.
They’re about to get married? Is this real? Maria’s mind raced, struggling to understand.
Minutes later, Beta Gilbert and Victoria arrived, apologizing for their lateness. They took their seats beside Maria’s parents.
Both mothers looked unhappy, but the fathers didn’t seem to care...