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.

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

nodded. "Let's not keep everyone waiting.

...

ablaze with light and alive

invited a veritable who's who-people from every industry, the

belonged to the same familiar circles. Glancing

profile for years, always declining every invitation

sly grin

once went to his office myself to ask if he'd shoot an ad for us-he brushed me off. Tried inviting

him a look. "I can smell the jealousy from here. You really think your clout compares to the

Cliff's face darkened.

twisted the knife. "I'm only stating the

as if he'd seen a ghost. "You're not

scanned the room, distracted. "I'm driving

looking all over the place? I'm talking to you and you're not even listening What are you looking

his eye and

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

"Leda! You made it!"

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

"Sure did."

look. "And who