Chapter 7

Richard! It's so wonderful to see you so happy," the woman said, her enigmatic smile captivating.

Richard greeted her warmly, "Thank you for being here. It means a lot to us."

Evelyn was a mixture of surprise and curiosity but maintained her composure. "Yes, thank you for joining us. It's been quite an eventful day."

The mysterious woman's eyes twinkled with a hint of mystery. "Indeed, it has been. Congratulations to both of you."

As they exchanged pleasantries, Evelyn couldn't help but feel that the woman's presence held a deeper significance than she had ever imagined. She wondered about the connection between this woman and Richard's family, particularly his aunt, whose name had appeared in relation to the mysterious figure before.

With the wedding reception winding down, the guests gradually dispersed, leaving Evelyn, Richard, their children, and the enigmatic woman to continue their conversation in a quieter corner of the ballroom.

"Allow me to introduce you properly," Richard be