Before I knew it, other voices joined in. My bridesmaid, my college friends, even some of the groom\u2019s relatives began to speak up. \u201cYou\u2019re beautiful just the way you are,\u201d someone said, while another added, \u201cShe\u2019s a survivor, and that\u2019s more than admirable.\u201d Their words wrapped around me like a warm embrace, and the shame I felt moments ago began to dissolve.<\/p>\n
My groom, still holding me close, turned to his mother with a stern expression. \u201cMom, this is not how I wanted this day to go,\u201d he said, his voice firm but filled with disappointment. \u201cYou owe her an apology.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mother-in-law\u2019s face turned from smug satisfaction to one of embarrassment. The power of the crowd\u2019s support had turned the tide, and she suddenly found herself the focus of judgment. Her cheeks flushed, and she mumbled a begrudging apology, though her eyes still held a shadow of defiance.<\/p>\n
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