1 day before my sister’s wedding, she texted: “You’re out of my wedding—only real family belongs here.” I replied: “Good. Real family can pay for the venue themselves.”

in the back row instead of near the entrance.

That caught my attention.

Brandon liked being seen.

Halfway across the lot, the rear passenger door opened.

A woman stepped out.

Dark hair pulled back.

She adjusted her blouse collar, smoothed her skirt, checked herself in the window, then hurried toward the building’s side entrance.

A moment later, Brandon climbed out through the same door.

He straightened his tie, ran a hand through his hair, and turned toward the office.

Then he saw me.

I stood about twenty feet away with