Madeline, Rachel’s mother, was surprised at the change events, almost overjoyed as she saw Rachel come to terms with the fact that she was going to be married to a man she had never met in person. 

She could see the excitement and anticipation in her daughter's eyes as they picked out the perfect dress and accessories for the wedding. 

She had been worried that Rachel would be resistant to the idea of an arranged marriage, but she could see that her daughter was beginning to embrace it.

She was happy as she watched her daughter try on different dresses and saw the way her face lit up when she...