Hannah thought her wedding day would be magical—until she stepped into a chapel full of only men. Her fiancé, Luke, had kept details vague, calling it a “special family tradition.” When she asked where her mom and sister were, she was told the women had been sent to a separate location. Shocked and betrayed, Hannah stood frozen at the altar, heart pounding.
Luke’s father explained the tradition: women celebrate elsewhere, while men witness the wedding. Photos of past brides standing alone flashed before her eyes—smiling, but hollow. Hannah couldn’t believe Luke hid something so important. Her trust cracked under the weight of that silence.
