Page 107 of A Chance at Forever

“We’ll clear out the room. Abby will stay out of the way to get the moment, if that’s okay.”

“Of course.”

“Ethan has a surprise for his bride. Do you all mind waiting in the hall?” I asked the bridesmaids and Ava.

“I can’t wait to see what it is,” Savannah’s mother said on her way out.

“I’ll get Ethan and Miles,” I said to Savannah.

Her gaze returned to the mirror.

I retrieved Ethan and Miles and stayed in the hall so as not to intrude. Miles hung back as Ethan entered the room, his movements hesitant.

Savannah turned, and her eyes widened when she saw him.

He moved to her as if drawn by some invisible force. “You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”

Savannah looked at him with so much love on her face.

My heart contracted and released. I tipped my head back to discourage the tears from falling. I knew Gia would be nearby to assist if necessary, so I stayed.

“Miles and I have something we’d like to give you.”

Ethan gestured for Savannah to take a seat on the chaise lounge and for Miles to join him. Ethan went down on one knee and held his hand out to Miles, who handed him a folded piece of paper.

I expected a jewelry box, not paperwork.

Ethan slowly unfolded it. “I know we talked about waiting until after the wedding, but I couldn’t. I want Miles to be my son. This wedding is as much about him as it is about us.”

Savannah’s eyes teared up as her hands came together in front of her face.

With shaking hands, he handed the paperwork to her.

“These are the adoption papers?” Savannah asked, looking from him to Miles.

Ethan smiled wide, the nerves gone. “We need to attend a hearing to make it official.”

“I want Ethan to be my daddy,” Miles said.

I blinked back the tears, knowing my makeup wouldn’t survive the threatening onslaught.

“I want that too,” Savannah said as she hugged Miles.

Gia liked to be part of every second of a wedding to ensure nothing went wrong, but I didn’t feel right eavesdropping any longer. I moved farther down the hall to get myself together.

“Everything all right?” Gia asked, her normally calm demeanor slipping slightly when she saw me.

“Ethan was just giving Savannah a present. I wanted to give them privacy.”

Gia looked at her watch. “We have fifteen minutes.”

“The bridal party is ready. Abby has been quietly taking pictures of everything.” She was so stealthy I didn’t think anyone even noticed her in the room.

Except for that one groomsman. I made a note to tease Abby about it later. Her husband left when their child was born. He was on the periphery but not involved enough to be a factor in her life. She deserved something for herself, even if it was only a one-night stand.

Ethan ducked his head into the hallway. His smile grew when he found Gia. “Can we get started?”

Gia stood, her expression professional, and ushered him into the groom’s room. “Just about.”

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