When it was time for the parents' speeches, Holly watched her father, Wyatt Winslow, hold the microphone, struggling to find the words. She couldn't help but lower her head as tears began to fall.
Mortimer Quincy gently patted her back.
Wyatt Winslow looked out at the guests, his voice hoarse. "I'm Holly's father. Thank you all for coming to witness my daughter's wedding."
"Holly... she's a good kid. I always thought she was naive, but she actually understands everything. She's so perceptive that she could sense my moods and would comfort me."
"Even though she's the daughter and I'm the father..." He paused, seeming to be overcome with emotion.
Holly tilted her head back, trying to keep her tears from ruining her makeup. Wyatt continued, "My wish for you both is a lifetime of happiness, health, peace, and joy."
Nearby, Anna Willow and Iris Kensington were also moved to tears, as they knew better than anyone how strained Holly and Wyatt's relationship used to be.
