Chapter 233

VANESSA

WEEKS LATER

I sat in front of the mirror, lips parted in a soft smile as I stared at my reflection. My hair was done up perfectly, not a strand out of place, and my gown hugged my body just right. The diamonds around my neck sparkled, and the subtle shimmer on my cheeks made me feel like a real bride—a Mercer bride.

Jocelyn walked in with a small gasp. “Oh my God, Vanessa, you look absolut