Chapter 14 - The Spring WeddingSpring returned with an explosion of vibrant color—tulips blooming in the garden, apple trees draped in white petals, and the sweet scent of fresh earth filling the air.
Their wedding took place on a breathtaking Saturday in May at a historic botanical estate in Granville, Ohio.
The ceremony was framed by arbors of white hydrangeas and fragrant lavender. Lily proudly served as the maid of honor, holding a bouquet of wildflowers and beaming with radiant pride as she watched her father and Sarah exchange their vows.
"David," Sarah spoke clearly during the ceremony, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "You showed me what true, fierce protection looks like. I promise to cherish you, love your daughter as my own, and stand by your side through every sunrise."
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"Sarah," David replied, his voice ringing with absolute conviction. "You are my peace, my partner, and my heart's true home. I am yours, completely and forever."
When the minister pronounced them husband and wife, the applause of their friends and family echoed across the garden, sealing a journey that had risen from the ashes of cruelty into the triumph of enduring love.
