She smiled warmly. "Come on in."

"Stay put," instructed the makeup artist.

Annis obliged, gazing at her reflection in the mirror Camila then set Joe down and took his hand, leading him to the dresser. She turned to Annis and mentioned, "I've left your wedding gift in your wedding room."

A radiant smile lit up Annis' face. "What is it?" She inquired, her voice brimming with anticipation.

"It'll be a surprise, and tonight, you may find it," Camila replied enigmatically.

Curiosity gnawed at Joe. He tugged on Camila's clothing, his voice laced with childish wonder. “Mommy, what kind of gift is it?"

Camila playfully rubbed his nose. “Patience, sweetheart. You're too young for surprises. How about some delicious food instead?"

The banquet was about to begin.

“Hungry, Annis?" Camila asked. "Let me get you something to eat."

Annis shook her head. "Not yet, thanks."

Camila flashed a warm smile. “Then I'll take Joe first."

Annis offered a quick nod. "See you later."

As the wedding banquet unfolded, Camila's gaze scanned the hall for Isaac. Glenda informed her that Nelson had called him over for something to discuss.

Camila cradled Bowen in her arms.

“Mum, um..." Bowen mumbled, struggling to form words.

Camila planted a kiss on his tiny hand. “Be a good boy," she soothed.

“He's a handful," Glenda remarked, reaching out to take him. “Let me take him so you can get some food."

Camila waved her off. "You take Joe to eat first. I'll take Bowen outside."

Bowen wiggled restlessly, clearly not a fan of sitting still.

Glenda, still under the impression that social hierarchy dictated mealtimes, stammered, "But Madam..."