The party had fully come to life, and the Florence family made their grand entrance. There was an unmistakable air of excitement as the engagement ceremony began.
Esme and Ray sat in their designated seats, quietly observing the festivities. Unlike the other guests, there was something unique about the way they carried themselves. Esme's attention was almost entirely on Ray.
She held a small plate of cake in one hand and a glass of juice in the other, placing them gently in front of him, her every gesture filled with care.
As Diana and her fiancé stepped onto the stage, the Florence family's gaze inevitably landed on Esme. Whispers of surprise spread like wildfire.
Mr. and Mrs. Florence, who had heard rumors about a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Esme Vallahle, couldn't believe their eyes. They hadn't been present for their son's engagement the first time, but they had heard about the mysterious woman and the tension she had caused.
