My Parents Demanded I Cancel My Wedding Because Of My Spoiled Sister's "Bad Mood." Instead, I Didn't Invite Them, And Then All Hell Broke Loose

My phone buzzed with a new message from Claire, my best friend. 'Don’t worry about a thing, Katie. I’ll be there, like your family.' Her words warmed my heart. Claire had always been like a sister. We called and talked for hours, making plans and sharing laughs. Knowing she’d stand by me on this important day lifted my spirits, reminding me I wasn’t facing this alone. Claire understood me, maybe even better than my own family did.