Chapter 16 - The Sunset ReceptionThe reception was held on the expansive lawn behind the orchard, illuminated by miles of twinkling fairy lights strung through the ancient oak trees.
Tables were laden with slow-roasted prime rib, fresh garden salads, artisan sourdough bread, and a magnificent five-tier vanilla wedding cake decorated with spun-sugar apple blossoms.
During the toasts, Clara stood up with a glass of champagne in hand, smiling warmly toward our table.
"When I first came to work for Daniel, this house was filled with fear and silent suffering," Clara announced, her voice carrying across the quiet lawn. "Today, looking at Julian and Daniel, I see what true love and healing look like. You didn't just survive the winter; you created a paradise."
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The guests raised their glasses in a toast, and Julian leaned over, pressing a tender kiss against my cheek.
Later, as the acoustic band struck up a slow, romantic melody, we took to the wooden dance floor, swaying gently beneath the starlit sky while Lily spun in circles nearby with her cousin, her laughter ringing out like silver bells.
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