CHAPTER 206

Julia’s POV

As the accusations flew, the tension in the garden grew thick. Serena’s voice swished through the air, followed by Sophia and Adrian chiming in, their faces contorted with anger.

This was supposed to be my day, my wedding, and here they were, dragging my name through the mud. I wanted to scream.

I could feel the eyes of the guests puncturing into me, the whispers starting to spread through the crowd. My heart raced, but I forced my face into an expression of shock and hurt, tears welling up at the corners of my eyes.

“Why is this happening to me?” I cried, my voice breaking. “I haven’t done any of these things! How can you accuse me of such horrible actions?”

I turned to Elijah, my hands clutching his arm desperately. “Elijah, you have to believe me. I’m innocent.”

Elijah’s eyes were filled with confusion, torn between the love he thought he had for me and the weight of the accusations.

The Bakers, who had welcomed me as Sabrina, looked on, stunned and helpless. I though