Fancy Pants (Only In Gooding Book #1)
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Parson Bradle had already planned to preach about Christ’s first miracle at the wedding in Cana. He’d offered to marry Tim and Sydney, then conduct the worship service. Once that was arranged yesterday, the women all flocked to the boardinghouse to help sew Sydney a wedding dress.
The pianist started to play the “Wedding March” and everyone rose. Tim stood straighter and craned his neck to catch his first glimpse of Sydney.
He’d thought she looked perfect yesterday. He’d been mistaken. Fuller slipped her hand into Tim’s, and Sydney glanced downward. He followed her gaze. She was wearing the cowboy boots he’d bought her. He knew in an instant it was her way of showing him beneath all the foof and poof, his bride had grit. She wasn’t just accepting this new life; she was embracing it with zeal. He looked up at her saucy smile and grinned.
Tim led her to the altar. They exchanged vows; then he pulled her into his arms and gave her a kiss. Afterward, Parson Bradle stepped forward. “I’d like to present Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Creighton to you. They’ve asked for the privilege of leading the congregation in prayer.”
Tim cradled Sydney close to his side and laced his left hand with hers. They bowed their heads and began together, “Our Father, which art in heaven . . .”
His thumb brushed over her wedding band as they said, “Give us this day . . .” Her fingers squeezed his back.
Tim escorted her to the front pew and sat beside her. She positively glowed. Never before had a bride boasted such a gown. It framed her beautifully, and she wore it like a princess. He promised himself he’d go to his grave without ever mentioning that he recognized the fabric. It was Velma’s treasured Irish linen tablecloth.
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