I was minutes from walking down the aisle when I found a note tucked into my bouquet. I recognized the handwriting instantly \u2014 it was from my best friend and maid of honor, Susan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The note shattered my world: \u201cI\u2019m so sorry to tell you this way, but I\u2019m pregnant, and Ben is the father.\u201d Ben, my fianc\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I rushed through the venue searching for Susan and found her crying in the garden. She admitted it happened once and she\u2019d just found out, but I couldn\u2019t forgive her or Ben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I dropped the bouquet at her feet and walked back into the chapel. Facing our guests, I announced, \u201cThe wedding is off. Ben and Susan had an affair. Congratulations, Ben \u2014 you\u2019re going to be a father.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gasps and chaos erupted, but I kept walking, tears streaming down my face. My cousin Emma caught up to me outside, wrapping her arm around me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go,\u201d she said gently. And just like that, I left behind what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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