Expressions of Gratitude

Just thinking about it filled Julia with a strange sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. In truth, she and Sean hadn't even been married for twenty years, since she was the "other woman." Ava was the rightful wife.

Only after Ava passed away did Sean finally bring Julia home as his legitimate wife.

But Sean had always seen her as his one and only! A golden anniversary—that should have been Ava's, but now it was hers!

Seeing the faint smile on Julia's lips, Sean felt particularly pleased, thinking he'd finally cheered up his wife, who had been in low spirits for several days.

"Well, alright then… though we're so old now… wedding photos…" Julia brushed aside her unease and laughed sheepishly.

"Oh, Mom, there's nothing strange about it! Plenty of elderly couples take golden anniversary wedding photos these days!" Evelyn added with a laugh.

Leah and the others chimed in, encouraging her as well.