someone he hadn’t seen in years. His sister had contacted him a month ago, asking for money and later dropping off the baby, but Nate hadn’t told Claire about her. He was afraid the truth would ruin their wedding. Claire, heartbroken by the secrets, asked him why he hadn’t trusted her. Despite the pain, she decided that if she was marrying Nate, this baby would be part of their family too. The ceremony continued, and at the reception, the baby—temporarily named Rose—became the center of attention. Claire and Nate spent the evening together,
discussing their new reality as a family. Tessa made a toast, praising Claire for choosing love and family over the chaos. Nate’s mother, deeply regretful for driving her daughter away years ago, vowed to make things right and find her. Despite the shock and secrets, Claire and Nate found peace in their messy, imperfect day. As they celebrated, Claire realized that sometimes life’s biggest surprises turn out to be its greatest gifts. Their wedding day wasn’t perfect, but it was real, and that was better than perfect could ever be.