Chapter 93

Trey

The remainder of the night unfolds beautifully. Following dinner, Kiara and I take to the dance floor for our first dance, swaying to "You Are The Reason" by Leona Lewis and Calum Scott.

After we return to our seats, everyone starts running to the dance floor. Meanwhile, Magnolia peacefully sleeps in Kiara's arms as we watch them dance.

I can't help but smile as a sense of contentment washes over me. The room is filled with laughter and smiles and infectious energy of people just reveling in the moment — exactly what I had hoped for.

"Can I hold her?" Williams asks eagerly, reaching out for his granddaughter with a twinkle of adoration in his eyes.

Kiara beams. "Of course. We're about to go dance anyway, right Trey?"

I nod. She made sure there were multiple songs in our playlist that we could line dance to.

After carefully passing Magnolia into his arms, ensuring not to disturb her sleep, Kiara seizes my hand.

"Let's go, Candice!" she exclaims, her excitement