Laila slowly made her way back to the hall where Margarita was preparing to throw her bouquet. A forced smile formed on Laila’s face as she glanced at Margi and playfully wiggled her eyebrows, silently urging her to stand in the group of hopeful catchers. However, deep down, Laila’s heart was shattered, and the thought of getting married anytime soon was far from her mind.Suddenly, Mateo approached her, sensing her turmoil. He stood by her side, offering silent support and understanding in the midst of the joyous occasion, but Laila refused to accept his presence.“Laila, come on,” Margi called out, hoping to include her in the joyful tradition. Laila mustered a smile and politely declined the invitation. “Thank you, Margi, but I’m not quite ready to take that step just yet,” she replied, her voice tinged with a mix of sadness and determination.Capo, observing the interaction, chimed in with a smile directed at Laila. “That’s unfortunate to hear,” he remarked, his eyes scanning the
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