‘Mr and Mrs Newland!’
The groom stood with his arm round his bride’s shoulders, both of them acknowledging the good wishes by raising their own glasses.
Rémi and Livia looked so comfortable and happy together, Bram thought. Isabella was right. Livia had indeed found her own husband once she was ready.
He continued his toasts. ‘I can’t let this occasion pass without saying how happy I am to have two brothers, two sisters and an aunt living here in Fremantle. Very happy indeed. Ismay, Fergus, Ryan and Noreen, and dear Aunt Maura, I hope you will never move away from the rest of the family.’ He raised his glass again, blinking hard to hide his emotion.
Isabella stood up. ‘I wish to make a toast, as well. To the others who, like me, have been welcomed into the Deagan family, whether by marriage or by sheer love and kindness.’
Another round of clinking glasses and teacups.
‘And one more thing,’ she added, with a loving smile at the man beside her. ‘I think we should drink a special toast to my husband. It’s thanks to Bram and his hard work that we’ve all made happier lives for ourselves. He is the heart of the family and of my world. May he live a long and healthy life.’
Tears were running unheeded down Bram’s cheeks as everyone said his name softly and drank his health. He didn’t try to hide his feelings as he pulled Isabella towards him and held her very close.
What better reward could a man have for his labours than a happy marriage and a loving family? He had indeed been blessed.
Also by Anna Jacobs
THE TRADERS
The Trader’s Wife
The Trader’s Sister
The Trader’s Dream
The Trader’s Gift
THE SWAN RIVER SAGA
Farewell to Lancashire
Beyond the Sunset
Destiny’s Path
THE GIBSON FAMILY
Salem Street
High Street
Ridge Hill
Hallam Square
Spinners Lake
THE IRISH SISTERS
A Pennyworth of Sunshine
Twopenny Rainbows
Threepenny Dreams
THE STALEYS
Down Weavers Lane
Calico Road
THE KERSHAW SISTERS
Our Polly
Our Eva
Our Mary Ann
THE SETTLERS
Lancashire Lass
Lancashire Legacy
THE PRESTON FAMILY
Pride of Lancashire
Star of the North
Bright Day Dawning
Heart of the Town
LADY BINGRAM’S AIDES
Tomorrow’s Promises
Yesterday’s Girl
STAND ALONE NOVELS
Jessie
Like No Other
Freedom’s Land
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