Chapter 21

Looking at myself in the mirror, I tried to force myself to smile. I told myself to smile today and to be happy every day from now on. When I went downstairs, Zack and Bree had already prepared breakfast, and the house was decorated with new couches and tableware usually reserved for special occasions. "Maddie, after you get your marriage certificate, come back so we can celebrate and discuss the wedding details," Bree exclaimed. She seemed more excited than I was. "Sure," I agreed. Bree looked at me. "You look great today. It would be even better if you wore white." "It's a little too eye-catching to be dressed fully in white," I explained. "Don't listen to her nonsense. Nowadays, people don't wear white like they did back in our time. Maddie, wear whatever you like. Don't mind what she says," Zack corrected her. I smiled as a warm sensation washed over me. Bree pulled me to the dining table. Besides the usual lavish breakfast, there were also two eggs and a sausage arranged