Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 850

Geneva grasped Madge's hand tightly. "After more than twenty years, I never dared dream of a day like this. I suppose fate's finally taken pity on me and brought our family back together."

Seeing her eyes glisten with tears, the old man chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Did you forget what the doctor said again? On a happy day like today, you should be smiling, not crying."

Madge nodded in agreement. "Dad's right, Mom. Give us a smile."

The old lady couldn't help but let out a laugh. "At my age, crying's not a pretty sight, but smiling is even worse. Honestly..."

"Not true at all! You're the picture of grace-elegant in a way only the years can bring."

That made the old lady beam from ear to ear.

Norris gave his wife a silent thumbs-up. Now that's what I call charm!

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, followed by Corley's voice-

"Grandpa, it's me."

Neely cleared his throat. "Come in, Corley."

Corley pushed the door open and stepped inside. His eyes immediately landed on Roseanne, standing between Norris and Madge. For a brief moment, he was clearly struck by her beauty, though he quickly masked it.

of the guests have arrived outside. The ceremony's ready to begin whenever

everyone waiting. Time

...

ablaze with light and

who's who-people from every industry, the best of the

circles. Glancing around, there were plenty

up? They've kept such a low profile for years, always declining every invitation with

his champagne glass, a sly grin on his

that A-list director. He's impossible to book. I once went to his office myself to ask if he'd shoot an ad for us-he brushed me off. Tried inviting him to dinner, and

smell the jealousy from here. You really think your clout

Cliff's face darkened.

the knife. "I'm only

as if he'd seen a ghost. "You're

room, distracted.

That's never stopped you before. And why are you looking all over the place? I'm talking

Suddenly, something caught his eye and his

waiting for a reply, he strode off toward the entrance, beaming

"Leda! You made it!"

arched an eyebrow at the man who'd materialized in front of her. "You? You got an invitation

"Sure did."

a curious look.