The guests showered Blue with all sorts of presents, each wrapped beautifully, a reflection of the love and adoration she received from everyone at the reception. The pile of gifts stacked higher than ten feet, filling almost two entire rooms. She gazed at them with a bright smile as the last of the guests took their leave.
Vladimir had been caught up entertaining his friends, but once they were finally gone, he made his way back to Blue. She stood beside her maid, her lips curved into a permanent smile.
"My granddaughter is looking so beautiful, isn't she?" Vladimir remarked, gently patting her head, careful not to disturb the floral headband made of fresh flowers.
Blue nodded. "I am very happy," she replied sweetly.
"You even got so many gifts from the guests—it makes me feel like yo
