Vallerie was elated as Adeline finally accepted the gift. She caressed Adeline's face fondly and said, "Good girl."
Looking at how glad Vallerie was, Adeline didn't say anything else, for it would have sounded pretentious.
"Thank you, Grandma."
"Madam Vallerie, the wedding is starting soon. Maybe we should let Madam Adeline go back and rest," George reminded Vallerie.
"Oh, look at me! We've forgotten the time. Adeline, go back to your room, have some rest, and fix your makeup. You're the bride, and you'll be the most beautiful person today."
"Then I'll be heading back, Grandma," Adeline excused herself and turned to head towards the door.
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Adeline had just returned to the dressing room when Nicholas and Martha came in with an attractive man. Adeline looked at t
