The next thing happened at a very fast pace. Helen is a successful businesswoman and definitely a go-getter.

Within a few hours, she had arranged everything for the wedding perfectly.

Bella looked on dumbfounded. She didn't respond at all, and only nodded reflexively when Helen asked her advice.

"Bella, I'm really sorry. Because of Grandpa's health, you won't have a big wedding." Helen smiled apologetically at Bella.

Bella snapped out of her trance. She shook her head. "Mom," she said nervously, "it will be very nice. I like it very much and will not feel wronged at all. Really!"

A low-key wedding would suit her. She didn't want anyone to...