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.

The ceremony's ready to begin whenever you

nodded. "Let's not keep everyone waiting. Time

...

was ablaze with light

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

familiar circles. Glancing around,

They've kept such a low profile for years, always declining every invitation with some nonsense about family tradition. But for the Rodriguez

glass, a sly grin on his face, clearly enjoying

he'd shoot an ad for us-he brushed me off. Tried inviting him

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

Cliff's face darkened.

the knife. "I'm only stating

eyed York's empty hands as if he'd seen a ghost. "You're not having

the room, distracted. "I'm driving tonight.

stopped you before. And why are you looking all over the place? I'm talking to you and you're not even listening What are

something caught his eye and his entire face lit up. "Bley-something's come up, I'll

a reply, he strode off toward the entrance, beaming like the sun had come out just for

"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."

curious look. "And who