Part 2:
Natalie sat in her car, her heart pounding like a drum. The sting on her cheek had subsided, but the sting in her heart grew fiercer with every passing second. She had never felt so betrayed, so devalued. Her own father, the man who had raised her, had chosen his new girlfriend over her. As she stared out the windshield, an idea began to form—a way to reclaim her dignity and ensure that her father and Lisa would never forget the day they humiliated her.
Inside the venue, the reception was in full swing. The newlyweds, blissfully unaware of the drama that had unfolded, were celebrating with their guests. The sound of clinking glasses and joyful laughter filled the air. But the atmosphere would not remain joyful for long.
