While everyone was charmed by Yelena, John grinned and patted her little head with a tender look on his face. "Well, we can't give you another brother, but maybe a younger sister.""Don't lie to me like my parents," Yelena said very seriously."Okay!""Yippee! I'm going to have a younger sister!" Yelena exclaimed excitedly. "Can I see her tomorrow?"John was speechless—not even a stork could deliver a baby that quickly."Come down, Yelena!" Zoe yelled from below stage just then. "You're not getting married! Why are you hogging all the spotlight?!""My mommy is a baddie." Yelena pouted—she was not allowed to kiss her daddy, and she could not speak too?!Still, complaints notwithstanding, Yelena was obedient as she always had been and strode down the stage on her little feet.The host quickly smooths things over while announcing loudly, "And now, for the exchanging of rings."John and Cordy traded glances, and John took out Cordy's ring first before carefully sliding it on her r
"Ahem!"The emcee cleared his throat just then, interrupting John and Cordy.They were actually afraid to kiss a moment ago but were now too into it.The wedding luncheon was going to get cold.John and Cordy in turn came to their senses and slowly pulled away, their lips flushed in passion, and Cordy's were a little swollen upon a closer look. The emcee chuckled. "Anyway, the bride and bridegroom can pick up where they left off at the bridal suite. After all, a lot of people are waiting for the luncheon."John and Cordy blushed harder, with Cordy wondering how she had become lost in it.She could not help pursing her lips—John's taste still lingered over them."I hereby announce that the two wedding ceremonies have officially concluded, and now it is the photo session. All guests may come on stage to take photos with the two couples," the emcee said loudly.And with those words, many of the guests proceeded on stage, competing to take photos with the two newlywed couples sin
Bob nodded slightly without responding much.Cora had more to say, but he said bluntly, "The newlyweds are here. I'm joining them."And with that, Bob strode past her, leaving Cora's eyes welling up with tears.She had already made the first move, but did Bob still have to be so cold?Meanwhile, Nancy had been watching her every move.She was worried that Cora would be uncomfortable since it was Zoe's wedding, and it was understandable for Cora to be jealous given her connection to Zoe and with Zoe finding her happiness.Naturally, she saw Bob rejecting Cora, and she walked up to Cora. "Cora."Cora's eyes welled up with tears. "He's really abandoning me.""It's alright. I can find you a better man—there's no need to hurt yourself for Bob—""But he's the only one I love," Cora said miserably. "Is Bob still unable to let go even after Zoe is married?""Give him some time. Give yourself some time," Nancy told her.Cora looked at her then. "Mom, do I pale in comparison to Zoe—"
Quinn explained, "I'm just saying… Let's go home together after the wedding is over, okay?""We'll see whether there's other arrangements," Sam said, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. Quinn pursed her lips, while Sam picked up a plate of food and headed for a table nearby.He remained cold to her.And here she thought he was concerned when he asked her to eat…Perhaps it was just mentioned in passing? She should not have expected too much.-As the newlyweds moved from table to table, Zoe had Bob walk with her.Naturally, they were now friends again—their past relationship was just a beautiful memory, and they both let it go."I just saw Cora approach you," Zoe suddenly said."Still such a gossiper.""Not going to kiss and make up?""Can you not poke your nose in my affairs?""I'm worried you can't get over me and stay alone forever," Zoe said solemnly."Don't give yourself too much credit, Zoe," Bob said in contempt. "You think I'd still obsess over you after you're m
Zoe felt pure bliss from Jay's words and was grinning as she went around the tables with him, greeting their guests.Her happiness was palpable. Everyone could feel it, and there was no hiding it.As the four of them arrived at Nancy's table, she glanced at them for a moment before quickly turning away.Zoe pursed her lips, but she did not mind—she had said during her speech just now that Nancy could do anything she wanted.Zoe would just ignore it since she would not be the one who would die from sheer frustration.However, Nancy said just then, "Congratulations, Johnny, Cordy."She always was a little too enthusiastic toward John."Thank you, Aunt Nancy," John replied respectfully.Nancy glanced at Cordy in turn, who smiled and greeted her in turn, "Thank you, Aunt Nancy."John's heart skipped a beat, but he stayed calm.Nancy was his only elder left, and Cordy addressing her as aunt was undoubtedly acknowledging that she was now family—it was hard not for him to feel excit
After the wedding luncheon, Zoe returned to her bridal suite at the golf course.They had fully reserved all the guest rooms for both weddings, so that the guests could have some rest and relaxation there. Still, while Zoe went straight to bed, Quinn insisted on staying with Cordy to greet the guests.It felt a little like they both worked for Zoe."Quinn, you should take a nap," Cordy suddenly told Quinn.She had woken very early in the morning and had drunk a lot just now. She must want to rest very badly."What about you?" Zoe asked."I'm fine. I'll get some rest once we're done later.""Very well." Quinn yawned. "Call me if something comes up.""Okay."With that, Quinn left and headed to the front desk, got the key card for her room, and headed toward it, feeling muddled.She must admit that she was really dozing off and took off her clothes as soon as she was inside.It was a nice dress, but it was just so tight she could not wait to take it all off and take a breat
Quinn pressed herself against Sam, who frowned and wondered if she was doing it on purpose.He gulped, worried that he would make a weird sound while his whole body stiffened.He had no intention to care since he had seen plenty of action and would never be easily seduced…Suddenly, Sam grunted as Quinn continued to play with fire, sliding her leg over his thigh while she pressed herself against his back."Are you trying to seduce me, Quinn?" he asked her in an eerily quiet voice.Quinn could not detect a hint of emotion from him at all—he was simply not interested in her.Even so, she boldly admitted to her schemes. "Yes.""It's a little clumsy…""Then teach me," Quinn said bluntly."I only know how to enjoy." Sam snorted.As Quinn was left biting her lip, he added, "I'm wide awake now. You can stay in bed."With that, he got out of bed and headed to the bathroom.Quinn watched as he went, her eyes welling with tears—how much did Sam despise her, that he would wash himself
Zoe was skipping around, reveling in bliss.She had certainly been misbehaving today, but Jay had to admit that everything was worth it just to see the smile on her face.As Zoe kept drinking with one guest after the other with a silly happy grin that seemed to broaden constantly, Jay sat nearby with a faint smile."Drink up! Wish me well…" Zoe poured herself a glass full but trailed off when she saw the person in front of her.After all, it was Nancy Levine.She was still here? It was already very late—she always slept early to maintain her healthy appearance, no?Still, Zoe pursed her lips and told herself to get serious before holding up her glass. "Cheers, sister."Nancy was already scowling, and she scowled even harder after Zoe addressed her as 'sister'."That's our relationship now," Zoe muttered. She was not messing around.Nancy kept scowling. "How unseemly it is for a lady to go around drinking.""You told me that life should be enjoyed as much as possible, no? You
Soon, another nurse emerged from the delivery room with a small bundle. "Is the mother's family here?""Yes!" John exclaimed loudly."The delivery was successful," the nurse said. "The baby weighs eight pounds—""How is she?" John asked in agitation, not caring about the child."She's fine. The doctor is just helping her clean up and she'll be out soon," the nurse replied.As John breathed a sigh of relief, the nurse reminded him, "Aren't you the father? Here's your child."John took the baby off her arms, staring at her for a moment as the others flocked around him. "Oh, she's so fair!" Zoe could not help exclaiming. "That's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen.""Are you saying that your son's ugly?" Bob teased."To be honest, yeah," Zoe replied without thinking.Jay cleared his throat—even if it was a subjective opinion, it still hurt to have his own baby called ugly."Let me carry her," Zoe volunteered just then, and John did not hesitate to hand her his baby.As Zoe
"What?!" Zoe exclaimed in shock.Beside them, John's face fell despite being usually stoic.Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, "We're the hosts, Zoe.""Don't care." Zoe was completely unconcerned. "Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I'm going with Cordy!"Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, "If you're done kissing, we're going to the hospital! Cordy's going into labor!"Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. "Slow down. We can catch up."In fact, most of the guests were leaving as well—it was as if the banquet for Zoe's son was actually intended for everyone else.The poor boy was certainly unlucky to have such unreliable parents!-As everyone rushed to the hospit
"I'm swelling from my pregnancy," Quinn explained. "It's not your fault."Sam was left staring at her for a while before asking, "So, what should I do?""I'll put it on when I slim down.""Oh." Sam was a little disappointed, since he had always dreamed of having her put on the ring he had custom made.But this was fine—they had all the time they needed, and the most important thing for him is that Quinn was marrying him!He rose to his feet just then, and everyone was cheering as soon as he did. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"Quinn blushed right then, and Sam could see that she was embarrassed.He did not want to make things awkward for her, even if he was quite eager at the moment.Heaven knows how much he missed that night's drunken fumble they had. In fact, during the times he remembered it in dreams, he had to wash his pants when he woke up.Still, just as he took Quinn's hand and started to leave, he felt a softness on his lips—Quinn was kissing him! Sam's heart pounded thunderous
Everyone waited patiently for the final outcome.Quinn's eyes were welling up with tears, threatening to gush if she so much as blinked.She did her best to hold back her tears—to be strong!Sam pursed his lips in turn, his Adam's apple bobbing.A long while passed, and it felt like a century for Quinn when she finally heard him say, "Yes."Quinn's tears started falling in happiness as Sam declared loudly, "I'll marry you, Quinn—it's what I've always wanted to do! I won't let you go even if you regret it eventually! You only get to be with me, and I'll never let any other man claim you! I'll become very overbearing… eventually!""I won't regret it," Quinn said, determined.She certainly would not regret marrying him!Zoe walked up to them with perfect timing just then, and Sam did a double take.He finally remembered that Zoe was the host of this luncheon and was going to leave with Quinn when Zoe whipped out a small red velvet box."You know what's in here, don't you?" Zoe a
However, Sam had already pushed Quinn away before she could tell him. But even if he did not love her or did not want to be with her, she would never stay with Ryan.She had been disappointed in Sam, wondering why he would give up so easily.Was she that unimportant to him?Therefore, if it were not for Zoe and Cordy showing her that video or telling her so much, she would never have known that he loved her for years…Sam's heart ached even as he looked into Quinn's tearful eyes.He reached out a hand, but soon withdrew it—would he not burden her?Even so, it hurt to restrain himself as he watched her, and he was actually getting the feeling that Quinn loved him…But she already had Ryan's child…Well, he was fine with that, as long as the child was Quinn's.But would she not mind?"I will marry you, Sam," Quinn said slowly and clearly then. "Not because you're a good man, not because you prepared so much for me, and not because of how much you prepared for me, but because I
Everyone in the hall was staring at Sam and Quinn, while Quinn took center stage, staring fixedly at Sam.He stood in the middle of the crowd, watching her silently.She in turn felt fear that he would turn and leave, just as she did not know if she had the courage to stand before him again and to declare her feelings for him in front of so many others.Nonetheless, amid the deafening silence, Sam suddenly walked toward the stage.His pace was slow as if his feet were made of lead, but he was also unusually determined.Quinn's heart raced uncontrollably right then!Everyone else was watching them nervously, especially Cordy and Zoe, with the latter being especially concerned that the cowardly Sam would bail.Fortunately, he was a man who showed responsibility. He would not leave Quinn alone and embarrassed.Hence, as everyone looked on, Sam stood before Quinn, his gaze flickering as their eyes met.He gulped ever so slightly, his emotions clearly ruffled even as he did his bes
The guests were encouraging, loudly asking, "Why?!""Because of a woman," Sam's recording replied."Who is it?""Quinn Summer," the Sam on the screen said slowly and clearly, leaving the Sam who was in the hall stunned.What the hell?! That was the proposal video he prepared before! Why did it show up here? Did Zoe make a mistake?!He knew it—leave anything to Zoe, and she would mess it up!He started striding toward the stage, intent on stopping the recording, when John and Bob intercepted him with a look of utter guilt while the recording continued. "Quinn is my wife, and we've been married for years, but I've never really loved her—not because I don't, but because I'm afraid to. I feel too insignificant in comparison to the one she loves, so I'd always hurt her… painfully and childishly. I regret that so much now, Quinn. How could I have abandoned you for so long because of my own jealousy? I'd rather hold you in my sleep every night, but my damned pride denied me that for y
At the banquet hall, Jay and Zoe were thanking their guests with their children in their arms.Then, Zoe announced excitedly, "Please give my best friend, who is also my son's godmother, a warm applause as she comes on stage!"Sam stood at a corner of the hall, watching as Quinn walked up the stage, only realizing just then that her belly was clearly swelling despite her baggy clothes.Time flies—he had not left that long ago, but she and Ryan already had a child.She was not worried about giving him a stroke, was she?He watched as Quinn took the mic and looked around below searching, seemingly searching.After a while, he thought she was looking at him, but by the time he looked up, she had already turned away.Maybe she was looking for Ryan before remembering that Ryan was not there?Nonetheless, Quinn spoke into the mic, saying, "I'm honored to be chosen as the godmother to Zoe's son, and she's been saying he'd be engaged to my child if it's a girl. I already love my godson
As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. "Of course.""Really?" Quinn asked."Would I lie to you?" Sam asked a little grumpily."And you didn't bring her back?" Quinn asked."I'm on a schedule, and it'd be taxing for her if I bought her along," Sam said, making things up as he went along. "I'll bring her along when things are less busy.""Is she pretty?" Quinn pressed."What, have I ever picked an ugly one?" Sam snorted smugly. "You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad.""Do you have a photo?"Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, "Yeah.""Can I see it?""What, does she have to pass your assessment?""Just curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down," Quinn replied. "You'd be humbled." Sam hastily came up with an excuse."I won't," Quinn said, determined."You'll see her when I bring her home." Sam refused nonetheless."I would like to see a photo now.""No, she's not that photogenic. It'd be slander a