The black limousine glistened in the sunlight as it climbed tightly along the red carpet. The driver, dressed in his underwear, got out and politely held out his hand. Isabel stepped inside, wearing a navy blue evening dress that highlighted her figure and the light in her eyes. Less subtle but fine gems glitter in the sunlight. A murmur ran through the visitors, who soon fell silent, greatly astonished.

But the real surprise came later. After Isabel came the three children — elegantly dressed, each with a white flower in her hand. The triplets, smiling and looking like drops of water, held their mother’s hand as they walked up the stairs. The visitors stared at them.

Javier’s face widened. Her gaze jumped from Isabel to the children, incomprehensible. Whispers were heard among the guests: “Are they your children? How can we not know?” Marina, next to him, was squeezing the bouquet tightly that was starting to break the petals.

Isabel climbed the stairs with a firm, relaxed step. When she saw Javier’s gaze, she was no longer the tired, defeated woman he had left behind. Dignity and strength shone in his eyes.

“You want to embarrass me, Javier,” he said in a calm but firm voice. “But look where I am.” I’m not alone, I’m not losing. These kids are the gift you left me without you knowing. Thanks to them, I have become stronger than ever.

The guests murmured: some embarrassed, others in awe. Javier tried to keep his mask arrogant, but his voice was shaking.

–No… You can’t tell me… There is no way…

Isabel smiled slightly, and in that smile there was both bitterness and triumph.

“I don’t need to tell you.” You are the one who turned away from me. I chose to continue.

The triplets approached, and one of them handed her white flower to Marina. That innocent act completely disarmed the bride. Marina dropped her bouquet and stepped back, unable to resist the stares of those present.

Elizabeth then turned to the guests:

– Life is not money or fame. Life is about love, family, and the courage to never give up.

It drew applause from the crowd. Not for the groom or the bride – but for the woman who, abandoned, is able to climb higher than anyone could have imagined.

And for the first time that day Javier felt that all his wealth and all his power were worthless if his heart remained empty.