Chapter 17

By the time the wedding reception was more than halfway over, everything had gone smoothly, and Miranda quietly sighed in relief. Lawrence's words that day had moved her deeply, and she didn't want the Sniders to face any gossip because of her. Lawrence had been attentive to her and Emerson, and Mason had treated her kindly. She felt genuinely grateful and was determined not to burden them. During the toasts, a few guests who had attended her wedding with Dorian three years ago recognized her. Thankfully, they were all polite, offering only smiles and nods without a word. After the final group photo, the remaining guests gradually left, and the hall slowly quieted, leaving only the Snider elders, Albion, and Vanessa. Mason stepped forward, smiling as he called Eleanor over to hand him Emerson. "Today, my reckless youngest son finally starts his own family, and I couldn't be happier. Even more importantly, our family has a new addition—this is truly a joyous day!" He affectionatel