This was not so much a question as it was an announcement.
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Meanwhile, at the Howard Mansion.
The Howards now knew that Ellinor was their long-lost granddaughter, Pearl. However, due to a past case of mistaken identity, their daughter-in-law, Marlinie, and granddaughter Pearl had led difficult lives. The Howards were hesitant to ask Ellinor to rejoin the family. They felt fortunate to even be allowed to attend her wedding!
Any animosity between the Howards and the Blanchets was ancient history. The Howards had no right to interfere with the happiness that Pearl had finally found. If Pearl wished to marry into the Blanchets, that was fine, but if they ever dared to mistreat Pearl, then the Howards would absolutely not stand for it. They would be the staunchest supporters of their granddaughter!
After Marlinie was discharged from the hospital, she returned to her parents' home. Today, she attended her daughter's wedding with her family. When she made her speech, she was moved to tears. She bestowed all the blessings she could think of on her daughter, hoping that she would live a life of happiness, health, and prosperity.
Ellinor gave her mother a hug, wiped her tears, and assured her mother.
Not wanting to dampen her daughter's wedding day, Marlinie quickly left the stage. Her friend, Bertha, handed her a tissue to wipe her tears and fix her makeup.
"Okay, no more crying! Your daughter is marrying the man she loves. That's a good thing. You're ruining your makeup with all this crying!"
Marlinie looked at her friend, smiled through her tears, "Bertha, I'm not sad. I'm just so moved! My little Pearl has finally found her happiness!"
Bertha nodded, "Yes, it's wonderful. They've finally ended up together."
Marlinie took a tissue to wipe her tears, and asked about her friend's life, "Bertha, how have you been? How's Thaddeus?"
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