The minister opened his holy book and began reading the traditional vows to the couple.
Victoria smiled sweetly at Marcus while holding his hands tightly in front of everyone.
Suddenly the heavy wooden doors at the back of the cathedral creaked open wide.
A tiny young girl in a faded blue dress stepped onto the polished floor.
She was holding a tiny crying baby wrapped snugly in a soft yellow blanket.
Tears rolled down the little girl's pale face as she looked toward the front.
The entire audience gasped softly as the sound of the crying baby echoed around.
Victoria turned her head quickly and her facial expression immediately changed into dark anger.
Her eyes narrowed violently as she stared at the helpless children in the aisle.
Victoria: Get that girl out of here right now before I ruin her!
Marcus: Hold on Victoria, let us see why she is crying so loudly.
Victoria: She is just a homeless beggar trying to ruin our special day!
Minister: Peace be upon this house, let the child speak her mind clearly.
The young girl took several small shaking steps forward down the long white runner.
Her small red shoes made soft tapping sounds against the bright white marble floor.
She held the small bundle closer to her chest to comfort the weeping infant.
Marcus felt an overwhelming pull toward the tiny child as she walked closer to him.
There was something strangely familiar about the deep brown eyes of the tearful child.
His pulse raced rapidly while he tried to understand what was happening around him.
Victoria stepped forward abruptly with her diamond dress rustling loudly in the quiet room.
She raised her hand aggressively toward the security guards stationed near the back exit.
Victoria: Guards throw this little brat out into the street right this second!
Lily: Daddy... please don't leave us alone with her again!
The word echoed through the vast cathedral hall like a sudden thunderclap in summer.
Marcus froze completely in his tracks as the realization struck his mind like lightning.