I remained in the restroom ten minutes longer until a loud knock heightened my anxiety.

"Stephanie, are you alright? You've been in there long enough," Hailey said from outside.

I adjusted my gown and stepped. "I'm fine, mother, just needed to-"

"It's okay," she said as she pulled me back to where I didn't want to go.

The silver stilettos were still there. She sat me down on the couch.

"Wear them now. Before Edward gets her, you'll still need to take a solo photo."

I took the heels with trembling hands.

The diamond stone on it glittered on my white legs, and it was beautiful, but I could not...