CHAPTER SEVENTY FOUR: HIS MARRIAGE

The weeks following Axel’s night with Sarah were a blur of activity and conflicting emotions. While he knew what had transpired was wrong, he also couldn't ignore the deep-seated feelings it had dredged up. However, with his engagement to Diana now public, there was no turning back. He had to put Sarah behind him for good and focus on building a future with Diana, as painful as it might be. Mira, Axel’s mother, had taken the reins on the wedding preparations with her characteristic zeal. Every detail, from the venue to the menu, was being meticulously planned. Diana was equally enthusiastic, pouring her heart into making the wedding perfect. Axel found himself caught in a whirlwind of wedding appointments, meetings with vendors, and engagement parties. Yet, amidst the chaos, his mind frequently drifted back to Sarah. The night they had spent together haunted him, a bittersweet memory that refused to fade. One afternoon, Axel was at a high-end bridal boutique with Diana and Mira. Dia