CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY-ONE: THE RECONCILIATION

Catherine’s POV

Alexander and I swayed to the soft music, I felt like I was floating. His arms were strong around me, and his eyes were filled with so much love. It was hard to believe this moment was real—that we were married and starting our life together. The world around us seemed to disappear, leaving just the two of us in our own little bubble of happiness.

Then, I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder. I turned to see my mother, Lydia, standing there with a warm smile on her face. "May I cut in?" she asked, her voice soft but filled with joy.

Alexander nodded and stepped aside, giving my hand to my mother. As we started to dance, I took a moment to admire her. She looked so beautiful, her dress flowing elegantly as we moved. "You look so beautiful, my child," she said, her eyes shining with pride. "The most beautiful bride."

"And you look beautiful too, Mother," I replied, my heart swelling with love. "So beautiful."

She smiled, a little tear escaping the corner of her eye. "Th