THE GUARDIAN'S BRIDE
“Hmm. She’s… more different than I expected.”
My heart sank, but I forced a polite smile, my cheeks burning.
“It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Bomer. I'm Madelyn—”
“Patricia will do,” she cut in lightly without bothering to take my outstretched hand which I withdrew with embarrassment. I rubbed my sweaty palm against the skirt of my dress. I looked into her face, and there was nothing light about her eyes.
She studied me a moment longer, then added, “You know, my son, always, always did have impeccable taste in everything… women inclusive. Nicole was such a lovely girl. So refined. Everyone adored her.”
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