Marcus walked back into the main ballroom carrying baby Maya in his arms.
Lily held onto his hand tightly as they walked together past the crowd.
The guests were still standing around, whispering excitedly to each other.
Victoria stood near the stage, trying to act calm for the cameras.
Marcus walked straight up to the microphone on the central podium.
Marcus: May I have everyone's attention for one minute, please?
surrounding noise died down completely as people turned to look.
Marcus: Today was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.
Marcus: But I just learned that my bride hidden a terrible secret.
Victoria rushed toward the stage with a panicked look on her face.
Victoria: Turn off that microphone right now, Marcus!
Marcus held up his hand, signaling the security team to keep her back.
Marcus: Seven years ago, my daughter was kept away from me through fraud.
Marcus: Victoria and her family hid letters and threatened my former partner.
Gasps erupted from the wealthy guests throughout the entire room.
Marcus: This wedding is canceled, and our business partnership is over.
Victoria covered her face as news photographers began taking pictures.
Victoria: You are ruining my life over a stupid mistake!
Marcus: You ruined seven years of my daughter's childhood!
Arthur stepped forward with two police officers standing beside him.
Arthur: Victoria Sterling, officers need to ask you questions about mail theft.
Victoria's mother screamed in frustration as officers escorted Victoria outside.
The wealthy guests watched in silence as the bride was led away.
Marcus looked down at Lily and gave her a warm, reassuring smile.
Marcus: Nobody will ever scare you again, my sweet girl.
Lily: Does this mean we get to live with you now?
Marcus: Yes, we are going home together right now.
Marcus picked Lily up in his free arm and walked out.