Subtle Jabs
Gerald and Aubrey were approaching, both dressed perfectly, as if they were stepping out of a high-end fashion magazine. Gerald was in a classic black tuxedo, tailored to perfection to complement his tall, broad frame. Aubrey, on the other hand, was stunning in a floor-length light pink gown that hugged her slender figure in all the right places.
Ellen's gaze lingered on the pair for a moment as there was something about their presence that made Ellen feel slightly uneasy. Maybe it was the way Aubrey's eyes seemed to immediately seek out Mason, or how Gerald's smile, though polite, never quite reached his eyes.
As they approached, Gerald's parents immediately moved forward, their faces lighting up even more at the sight of Aubrey. Clara was the first to pull Aubrey into a warm hug, her arms wrapping around her tightly. Richard, not one to be left out, stepped forward and pulled Aubrey into a quick embrace as well after his wife.