CHAPTER FIFTY SIX – MAKING NEW MEMORIES

The next day, Madison was in her office reviewing quarterly reports. She looked up when there was a small knock on the door. "Come in." Kyle poked her head in hesitantly. "Got a minute, Mom?" Madison pushed the paperwork aside with a warm smile. "Of course, honey. Come in, come in." Kyle entered and settled into the chair across from Madison's desk. She twisted her hands nervously. "Everything okay?" Madison asked with concern. Kyle took a deep breath. "Yeah, yeah everything's fine. I just...well, I have some news." "Oh?" Madison watched her daughter's fidgeting curiously. "Aiden and I... we've finally set a date for the wedding." Kyle's eyes flickered up to gauge Madison's reaction. Madison felt a surge of surprise, then delight. She beamed widely. "Kyle, that's wonderful news! Oh, I'm so happy for you both!" She rose to hug her daughter tightly. Kyle melted into the embrace, her own face breaking into a relieved smile as the tension drained from her shoulders. When they s