Chapter 414

Steve was standing in line for the buffet lunch when Agnes Varga approached him. “How’s our little cousin doing?” asked Steve as he held his arms out to hug the young woman.

“You are so kind to me! I can’t believe that I’m actually hugging you,” effused Agnes as she wrapped her arms around Steve’s solid frame. “You’re so strong and so brave! I saw you on TV when you emerged from that old church after saving all of those people. I’ve watched all of your movies and have all of your songs saved. I followed you long before we realized that Gwen was a cousin. When I was a little girl, my aunt showed me the video of you and Gwen dancing that first time, when she became the Lady in Red. It was so romantic! Then this morning I saw on TV where you proposed a toast to Gwen for another child. I saw how you poured your love for her into your words and your kiss.”

“You make me sound pretty old,” chuckled Steve. “I guess you would’ve been a small girl when Gwen and I shared that dance