20
Six Months Later
Melinda looked in the long mirror. Her hair was pulled up off her neck, and she had decided to forgo the veil this time. It had taken a lot of time, and some scissors, to get the last one off.
“You look beautiful,” her mother said, walking up behind her.
Melinda spun around. “Thank you, Mom.”
“From watching you two, I can tell you are perfect for each other. I’m sorry—”
“No more of that,” Melinda said. Her mom had spent a lot of time apologizing over the last several months, and it was time they both moved on from their mistakes and on to a happier future. “I’ve had plenty to apologize for myself, but we’re done with that now.”
Bree walked in and gasped. “Daniel is going to take one look at you and forget his own name.” She looked like the happier version of hers
