The room erupted into thunderous applause. 

In the front row where he was seated, Hayden leapt to his feet, grinning widely. 

“Yes!” He screamed at the top of his lungs, clapping profusely. “That is my wife! That is my girl!”

Everyone laughed at his antics.

The announcer let out a warm laugh into the microphone. “Well, it is certainly wonderful to see such a supportive husband in the crowd. He looks more excited than the winner herself!”

Myla walked to the center podium, her ...