She was raised by her grandmother, Rose, after her mother passed away when she was only five years old.

From that moment on, Rose became the center of her world.

She provided care, stability, and a sense of belonging that never felt uncertain.

Catherine was told that her father had left before she was born.

It was a brief explanation, one that never changed over time.

As she grew older, she accepted it without question.

There was no reason to doubt the person who had always been there for her.

Rose carried herself with quiet strength, and Catherine trusted everything she said.

Before Rose passed away suddenly from a heart attack, she gave Catherine something meaningful.

It was her old wedding dress, carefully preserved over the years.

She asked Catherine to wear it one day.

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