or Ro

me," my mother murmured through her tear

Don't cry, or you'l

g her tears away, then spoke in a war

"You look like an angel, Maria! I bet Dad will faint the moment he sees you,

any longer," Rio said, offering his ar

a!" Grandma exclaimed, tea

hyly and whispered

isappear. My gaze was vacant as I struggled to h

ogether," I whispered, trying to soothe myself as

, staring at it in silence. From today onward, my mother would no longer be just mine and Dad's

the bouquet to my chest and wal

-

was surprised to see him there. I hadn't expected him to attend. Most of the guests were from Harry's family,

scene. I couldn't help but smile when I saw Harry staring

ur mouth,

I found myself directly facing Dominic, who furrowed his brows in a deep scowl. I returned the expression

e he looked away, making me stifle a lau

may kiss the bride," the priest announced w

y heart tightening,

Eleanor, even if it means y

, including the bride and groom. I sat with S

ing to dance?"

"Nah, I'd rather sit here

oward the twins, who were happil

er out of politeness. Meanwhile, Paola sat nearby, chatting with some

I rolled my eyes

ng. "Eleanor, Scarla, why

unison, "We're

hand toward me, a mischievous grin on his face. "Come on,

suck-up, Rio. Take Scarla instead

the arm and pushed her toward him, making he

hand and leading her to the dance fl

lp it-I burst

-

, Grandma excited

s? I remember you once told me you j

ly, "Ah... Grandma, it's been a long ti

ghborhood events, gaining popularity among the locals. I used to write the songs with the girls' help, and we composed the

n incredible

y?" Grandma pulled

ad. "No, sorr

g it go, she grabbed my arm and dragged m

she's s

urmurs of complaint filled the room-until everyone fell silent upon realizin

like to dedicate a song to the newlyweds!" Grandma anno

ught in the rain, trembling,

your mother the g

one. I swallowed hard bef

the musicians and quickly coo

age and stood among the guests,

g my gaze to the crowd, who a

two... t

nging with passion. I lost myself completely in the rhythm, movi

in a long while, I

enthusiastic applause and whistles. Joy swelled within me a

hanking me for my special gift. Even Harry pull

performance. Their words brought back memories of my da

unexpectedly met Dominic's. He watched

ng at?" Suzy's sudden voice startl

. What were

e zoning out," she said with a sly tone, m

a glare.

er and dashed away be

lit

itation, and continued enjoyi