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

keep everyone waiting. Time to greet our

...

ablaze with light and alive

family had invited a veritable who's who-people from

faces belonged to the same familiar circles. Glancing around, there were plenty

kept such a low profile for years, always declining every invitation with some nonsense about family tradition. But for the Rodriguez family, suddenly they can't wait to

his champagne glass, a sly grin on his face, clearly

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 he just said, 'Too busy, I don't do social events.'

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

Cliff's face darkened.

twisted the knife. "I'm

he'd seen a ghost. "You're not having

room, distracted. "I'm

are you looking all over the place? I'm talking to you

paying the slightest attention. Suddenly, something caught his eye and his entire

toward the entrance, beaming like the sun had come out just

"Leda! You made it!"

who'd materialized in front of her. "You? You got

"Sure did."

a curious look. "And