"Mommy! You look so beautiful today, you're definitely going to catch Daddy's eye," Otto exclaimed with more enthusiasm than anyone else. He ran over to Crystal Foster, grabbing her hand with a bright smile.
Crystal's face turned a deep shade of red. Kids really do speak their minds, she thought, as people around them covered their mouths to hide their laughter.
They had heard about Sylvia Byrne and Martin Riley's situation. Rumor had it that they were forced into marriage and didn't get along well. There were also whispers that Sylvia was arrogant and lacked manners, always thinking she was better than others.
But seeing her now, they realized how misleading those rumors were. Sylvia was poised and graceful, speaking softly and charming with every smile and gesture. She was nothing like the unpleasant person people had described.
