Total pages in book: 139
Estimated words: 132892 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 664(@200wpm)___ 532(@250wpm)___ 443(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 132892 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 664(@200wpm)___ 532(@250wpm)___ 443(@300wpm)
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The look on Gage’s face as Joy came down the stairs would stay with me for the rest of my life.
He’d seen the dress before, of course—he’d paid for it, after all—but still . . . it was different this time.
“You look beautiful, little girl,” he said, holding out his arm for her. “Are you sure you want to marry that kid? I don’t think he’s good enough for you.”
“He’s the only man I’ve ever met who will put up with you,” she said sharply. “You better take what you can get or you’ll be stuck with me forever.”
From the lawn, I heard the music start, and the bridesmaids began lining up.
“Time to get our asses outside,” Carrie told me. Usually the mother of the bride would be escorted by an usher or family member, but Carrie had insisted on walking me down herself, and who was I to argue? Together we held hands, offering each other a tight squeeze, and then I gave my husband and daughter one last look.
My perfect family. Today everything changed, but I could handle that. Enrique was a good boy, and she loved him.
Joy winked at me, then glanced toward the window.
“It’s time, Mom. They’re all waiting. You lead the way.”