Seven Years Lost to Her One Glance

Chris chose white camellias for my veil three years ago. He had bred the hybrid himself and would name it after me. It was his way of showing his commitment was a one-of-a-kind promise.

On our wedding eve, I went to the nursery, eager to see the blooms I had waited three years for. But when I pushed open the greenhouse door, I froze. The branches that should have been heavy with white blossoms were bare.

The gardener looked away. "Mr. Chris took them all this morning. He needed them for the bridal suite.