Backstage, Leo finally found Anya in the dressing room, snapping selfies and group photos with the little munchkin in her arms.

The trio only reappeared after Mia finished her chat with her sister and called to check on her son. "Sweetie, tell mommy, where did Auntie Anya and Uncle Leo take you?"

His response was a delightful mix of gibberish and enthusiastic babble about the photo session, making Mia chuckle and give up on trying to decipher his toddler speak.

Whenever Aunt Julie and Great Aunt Susan were too busy, the little guy would spend time with his grandparents. Recently, Mia had been soaking in the joy of wedding preparations, and Andre felt it too. The Byrne household was buzzing with festive vibes, with splashes of red hinting at the upcoming wedding.

As the big day approached, bridesmaid Stephania arrived. Despite her online fame and ease in mingling with the elite, she felt a bit out of place at the Cedillo mansion. Patriarch Hansen's commanding presence made her nervous as he introduced her to his friends, all gathered to celebrate Molly's wedding.

The Cedillo estate, with its ornamental peach trees, was a photographer's paradise. The staff, aware that she was a special guest, treated her with the utmost courtesy. Stephania met the mayor's dignified wife, the stern yet fair mayor himself, and a low-key business mogul, along with other notable figures she'd only heard about. Molly's wedding day was perfect, with mild weather and a gentle breeze. Anya was out playing, always with Leo by her side.

Stephania, immediately recognizing her as a fellow bridesmaid and offering to help her

Stephania was charmed by Mia's son, though Mia warned that he might cry if held by

her son to Andre, Mia returned to entertaining the guests, while Molly and Stephania

with flowers she'd picked, despite Leo's warnings to stay off the peach

room filled with guests. Proudly introduced by Hansen as the young and promising Officer Chad, he was warmly welcomed by everyone, including Roberto Arrowood,

this lively household, the preparations for Molly's wedding were in full swing, with each family member contributing to the joyous occasion, blending tradition and modernity in a celebration of

fool, knowing full well that mom was around. She flailed

to his wife, noticing Leo hanging out in Molly's bedroom. He couldn't help but

a buddy in New Zealand, right? He's got a granddaughter who, every time she visits, seems keen on the idea of tying the knot with our family." Mia slapped Leo on the back with a

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