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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n«You look absolutely amazing,» Ryan whispered as he gently held her hand. «In a few minutes, we’ll finally be husband and wife.»<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlotte smiled and nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not beside her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not behind her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But beneath the layers of her wedding gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At first, the movement was so slight that Charlotte assumed it was only the fabric settling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She glanced down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few moments later, the lower part of the dress shifted again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This time, there was no mistaking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fabric rippled as though something hidden underneath had quietly changed position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlotte instinctively stepped back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ryan immediately noticed the change in her expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
«Charlotte… what’s happening?»<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before she could answer, the gown twitched once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several guests exchanged uneasy glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cheerful chatter faded almost instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bridesmaid covered her mouth in surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An elderly guest slowly rose from his chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best man forced a nervous smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
«Please tell me this is part of the entertainment…»<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every eye in the room was now fixed on the bride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ryan’s face turned ghostly pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlotte stood perfectly still, hardly daring to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then a soft rustling sound came from beneath the dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At that moment, everyone realized the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was definitely something hidden under the bride’s gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The musicians stopped playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The officiant paused in the middle of his speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even the photographer lowered his camera without taking another shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For several endless seconds, complete silence filled the ballroom as every guest waited anxiously to discover what was about to emerge from beneath the elegant white dress…<\/p>\n\n\n\n