She Hired a Cold Bodyguard to Protect Her From the World — Then He Became the Only Place She Felt Safe
Chapter 12
The wedding planning became chaos.
Ava wanted something simple.
Her mother wanted something enormous.
Daniel wanted only one thing.
Ava beside him.
Eventually, they found a compromise.
A beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the ocean.
Close friends.
Family.
No press.
No red carpet.
No cameras outside the gate.
Just the people who mattered.
On the morning of the wedding, Ava stood in front of a mirror.
Victoria adjusted her veil.
“You look beautiful.”
Ava smiled.
“Are you happy?”
Her mother looked at her.
“More than you know.”
Ava turned.
“Did you ever think I’d choose someone like Daniel?”
Victoria laughed softly.
“I hoped you would choose someone who saw the woman instead of the actress.”
Ava’s eyes filled with tears.
“That’s exactly what he did.”
Across the property, Daniel stood with his mother.
She fixed his tie.
“Stop looking nervous.”
“I’m not nervous.”
“You’re terrified.”
He smiled.
“Maybe.”
She touched his shoulder.
“Good.”
“Why?”
“Because it means this matters.”
The music began.
Daniel turned.
And when he saw Ava walking toward him, everything else disappeared.
No fans.
No cameras.
No wealth.
No fear.
Only her.
