Bonds and Connections

As soon as they stepped into the party venue, they were greeted by an extremely cheerful James who was grinning at them from ear to ear walking in his usual jacket draped over his shoulders.

He looked much livelier and more healthy than she’d ever seen him. She felt Lucian sigh in exasperation as he put his hand on the small of her back and walked toward his father.

“I’m so glad to see you here, you two. I was wondering if you weren’t going to come,” He said as he stood before them.

“As expected of my daughter-in-law. You look beautiful,” He said with a smile and Thea smiled at him.

“Thank you, James although I would have preferred more time to get ready for such an important event,” She retorted and he laughed.

“As blunt as always. Sorry, I will make sure you have enough heads up for the wedding,” He answered and Thea shook her head hopelessly.

The man didn’t even seem sorry about this.

“More importantly, father. You shouldn’t be walking around like this, what did the doctor say abou