Chapter 24
Everyone was laughing and talking. Wine was flowing, the food was spectacular, and Andy couldn’t remember ever being happier. For the first time, after always being on the outside looking in, he felt as if he was now a part of a family. Oh, he was a Friessen, but he was Todd Friessen’s son, not his uncle Rodney’s, a man he looked up to with admiration.
The love that flowed between his aunt Becky and uncle Rodney had left him a little misty eyed when he’d listened to them declare their love for each other. They were such an inspiration. The ceremony had been a simple one, with only the family to witness this private special moment.
“You’ve been awfully quiet tonight,” Candy said, joining him where he stood at the back of the tent. She had been so distant since his arrival. He’
