Chapter One Hundred And Eight: Leave!!

In the midst of the emotional storm, Mark mustered the strength to share his side of the story. He took a deep breath, his words laden with the weight of Truth. ”Everyone, please listen. I didn’t abandon Hazel on our wedding day. She left me at the registrar’s office,” Mark revealed, the sincerity in his voice cutting through the tension in the room. Hazel, startled by Mark’s unexpected admission, tried to interject, but Mark continued, “I stood there, alone, waiting for her, excited to begin our life together. But she never came. I was left confused and heartbroken.” Despite Mark’s attempt to explain, skepticism hung in the air. Grandpa Max, with a stern expression, questioned, “This is a serious accusation, Mark. Are you sure there’s no misunderstanding?” Mark, frustration evident in his eyes, insisted, “I have no reason to lie. I love Hazel, and I wanted to marry her. But she’s the one who left, not me.” Hazel, struggling with her emotions, pointed at Tiana accusingly, “He’s lyi