Steve Burton did not hesitate at all as he began, "I do."
Deep down in his heart, Howard Coleman silently said, "I do."
As soon as Steve finished speaking, the female host lifted her hand, bringing the microphone to her lips, "Ms. Ruby Gregory, do you agree to take Mr. Steve Burton as your husband?"
Just like Howard, Madeleine was using the wedding of Steve and Ruby to give herself one last wonderful fantasy. As the hostess posed the question, Madeleine automatically revised the sentence in her mind to, "Ms. Madeleine, do you agree to take Howard Coleman as your husband?"
Ruby Gregory's lips curved up slightly, joy evident in her eyes, her tone even tinged with happiness, "I do."
Madeleine just felt as though she could hardly breathe, a sharp ache rising in her heart. In her fantasy, the expression on her face as she spoke was one of utter sadness, "I do."
The male host said, "Please read your wedding vows."
