To her, this gesture meant everything. The wedding was back on, a testament to her unwavering determination. Not even Ariana could come between them anymore!

Holding the dress against her slender frame, Sadie twirled around joyfully. The man she loved had chosen this gown specifically for her.

Their wedding day was drawing near, and she envisioned herself by his side as his wife, cementing her place in his life. A coy smile graced her lips as she gazed at Holden.

“Why didn't you let me know you were having a dress made? I would have gladly gone for fittings." She caressed the skirt almost reverently.

“But I absolutely love your selection. I can't resist trying it on immediately!"

Before Holden could react, she took the dress with her to change.

His instinct made him want to reach out and stop her, but he hesitated as she rushed into the bedroom.

Maybe she had a point. They had once been in love. It occurred to him that this dress might have been intended for her all along.

The thought weighed heavily on his mind for reasons he couldn't quite comprehend.

A few moments later, Sadie emerged, draped in ivory silk.

The dress engulfed her delicate frame, with the long skirt pooling on the floor, making her seem even smaller. She almost tripped over the hem as she walked.

“Who on earth tailored this? The sizing is completely off!" She huffed in frustration, tugging at the bodice, which hung open across her narrow shoulders.

Holden's expression turned dark.

"Take it off," he said flatly.

A single glance confirmed the undeniable truth. This dress was never meant for Sadie. It must have been created for someone else, someone with a significantly different body shape.

But who was it? His mind wandered back to the vague figure that haunted his thoughts, although he couldn't quite place a face to the memory.

Sadie had mentioned that they had been engaged long ago. Then why would he have requested a dress so ill-suited to her? Even the length was totally incorrect.

While Sadie went to change, Holden reviewed the package details again.

The contact information was a virtual phone number, but there was a delivery location provided.

He tapped the address and instructed Shawn, "Go there. Find out who sent this."