Those who knew Nelly Thompson as a child remembered her as a rambunctious little ball of energy and sunshine. She was always singing a song, giving a compliment, or sharing a smile. Not until she became an adult, did life’s challenges turn that sunshine to darkness and gloom.
Erik glanced at his date. Worry was etched into the corners of his eyes, in the slight wrinkle around his downturned mouth, and in the furrow between his eyebrows. Nelly caught his expression and gave him a weak smile.
Surely there was something to smile about.
It was such a beautiful wedding ceremony. Probably. Truth be told, Nelly hadn’t been paying much attention to the bride’s walk down the aisle or the vows that Joe and his new wife exchanged.
ProbablyThe setting was fantastic. More than likely. Nelly wasn’t
