Time is the best remedy.

"Ms. Anya, you’ve successfully purchased the private island. It’s completely secluded; once you’re there, no one will ever find you. Also, your bespoke family experience has been arranged. They are all professionally trained and will offer you absolute, unconditional love."

The respectful voice of the attendant came through my phone. I hummed in response.

"I'll move in after I've taken care of everything here, in about 30 days."

I hung up and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I was ethereal in a pure white wedding gown, countless sparkling rhinestones adorning it, hinting at its…