Chapter 54

Rose's POV

Her gaze flickered between the invitation and me, understanding dawning in her eyes. She reached out and took my hand, her touch grounding me in the present. "You're ready, Rose. I can see it in your eyes. We'll face this together, and you won't have to do it alone."

A mix of gratitude and determination surged through me as I squeezed her hand, finding strength in our bond. "Thank you, Linda. I couldn't imagine doing this without you by my side."

And so, as the sun rose higher in the sky, casting its golden glow upon the world, Linda and I began to prepare ourselves for the wedding happening in a week.

In the face of the impending wedding, I would no longer be a victim of my past. Instead, I would emerge as a survivor, ready to embrace the future that awaited me, with Linda standing steadfastly by my side.

It was my free day from work and I sat on the couch, my gaze fixated on the flickering flames in the fireplace, my thoughts consumed me. The weight of the upcoming wedd