64. Where’s Damon?

On this particular day, despite the lavish surroundings and the orchestrated wedding preparations, Lia found herself grappling with a poignant sadness. The absence of her father, especially on such a significant day, cast a shadow over the festivities. As she stood alone in her room, the weight of the moment settled on her shoulders, and a quiet ache tugged at her heart. In the midst of the grandeur, Lia's thoughts lingered on memories of her father – the warmth of his smile, the sound of his laughter. The realization that he wouldn't be there to witness this unconventional wedding cast a bittersweet pall over the occasion. With a deep breath, Lia prepared to step outside and face the festivities, determined to embrace the peculiar path she had chosen. The door was just about to swing open when, unexpectedly, Dennise entered the room. Dennise, with a keen sense of understanding, looked at Lia and simply said, "Hey." Lia, caught off guard by Dennise's entrance, felt a twinge of vuln