Chapter 81 - Strengthening Bond

The days following Michael and Melissa's engagement were filled with a flurry of excitement and planning. The upcoming wedding infused the farmhouse with a renewed sense of purpose and energy, as every moment buzzed with talk of flowers, guest lists, and what kind of music they should have at the reception. The usually quiet mornings now started with phone calls to vendors, emails to caterers, and discussions about venues over coffee at the kitchen table. Evenings, once reserved for relaxing after long days of work, were now spent poring over wedding magazines and Pinterest boards, imagining every last detail of their big day.