Preparing a wedding in one month seemed impossible, but nothing was impossible for the Ashford family. Anna sent the jewelry and wedding dress catalog to Dominic. Anna was overjoyed to hear the news of Lena and Dominic's wedding. In her excitement, Anna called Lena and couldn't wait to meet her.
Dominic often came to the house, staying for a long time. He became close with all of Lena's siblings, was a pleasant conversationalist with Father, and was like a son to Mother, replacing Helena who was previously the eldest. Dominic's attentiveness showed he was trying to alleviate Mother's earlier concerns. When he came to the house, Dominic never went empty-handed. He brought food that the whole family liked. He used the time he and Lena had to grow closer. Dominic often teased her but always
