[Wedding Venue]
A quiet shift rippled through the venue and heads turned as the Reid family had arrived.
They entered together, unhurried and composed, drawing attention without demanding it.
Relatives followed closely behind, well-dressed, polished and voices lowered instinctively as they took in the space.
Margaret walked at the front with cane in her hand and posture straight and unmistakably commanding.
Her presence alone seemed to anchor the gathering, as though the event had truly begun only now.
Benjamin walked beside her with his expression neutral and eyes scanning the venue with practiced calm. He acknowledged familiar faces with brief nods, nothing more, nothing less.
Pauline followed, dignified and serene, dressed in understated elegance. There was no excess in her appearance because there was no need for it. She moved with quiet confidence with her gaze steady and her presence unmistakable.
