Chapter 248 - A Family in Peril

  Across town, Deonna arrived at her office to find it once again transformed into wedding central. This time, however, the atmosphere was far from celebratory. Nia and Celeste, the wedding planner, were engaged in what could only be described as a verbal sparring match. "A beachfront wedding is a classic for a reason!" Nia insisted, her voice rising. "It's romantic, it's beautiful, it's everything I've dreamed of!" Celeste, looking as though she'd bitten into a particularly sour lemon, shook her head emphatically. "Darling, beach weddings are so... 2010. An industrial loft space is what's hot right now. Imagine the exposed brick, the string lights, the urban chic vibe!" Deonna stepped into the fray, forcing a smile onto her face despite the dull ache in her side. "Ladies, ladies, why don't we take a step back and look at this objectively?" Both women turned to her, speaking simultaneously. "Deonna, tell her a beach wedding isn't tacky!" Nia pleaded. "Mrs. Maine, surely you can