The Abandoned Bride

1.

"Ms. Hayes, as you requested, we have prepared a body identical to yours. It will be delivered on time to your wedding with Mr. Vanderbilt in ten days."

Hearing the confirmation from the person on the other end of the line, Vanessa Hayes tightened her grip on the phone. The tension that had been coiling in her chest for days finally loosened, just a little.

"Thank you. Your service has been excellent."

"This is what we do. Rest assured, the body's realism is sufficient to pass a prelimina