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THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN. Chapter 17. Exposed

Author: Giss Vargas
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Luciano

Today is my wedding day with Maritza, and although I trust Lucrecia's words, I don't want to attend this wedding. If it were up to me, I wouldn't hesitate to run away and leave her at the altar. But as I promised, I will go to that church, hoping with all my heart that the love of my life shows up and gives me a good reason not to marry my fiancée.

I dress in an all-white tuxedo, descend the stairs, and at the bottom, Maritza's men are already waiting for me. It seems as if she thinks I might run away at some point, which is why she called them to ensure I attend my own wedding. We get into the waiting van and head to the church. As I enter, the church gradually fills with guests, many of whom I don't even know by name. After a few minutes of waiting, my fiancée appears on her father's arm.

When I see her, I can't help but think about everything I've read about that moment when you see the love of your life walking down the aisle to join lives for eternity, and your eyes fill
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