I love your attitude

Alex had never planned to marry Grace, nor had he bothered to dig into her background. So, he was completely unaware of her connection to the Walton family. 

Just as he was about to pull the room key from his pocket, Susan's voice rang out behind him. "Darling." 

Susan linked her arm with his, her tone sweet and gracious. "Dear sister, I was just about to call you. I didn't expect you to arrive so early." 

Alex turned mechanically, his voice stiff. "Sister?" 

Susan smiled warmly. "Grace is my half-sister. I invited her here to share in our joy. Alex, do you two know each other?" 

Alex felt as if he'd been plunged into an icy abyss. The woman he was about to marry was Grace's sister. This revelation hit him like a slap in the face. 

Grace, on the other hand, remained calm, her composure a stark contrast to Alex's turmoil.