Patrick snapped, "What, do you kiss only after you're married? What, are you from ancient times, boomer?!""I don't know," Sean replied flatly. "All I know is that you don't get to do it here in my house as long as you're not married."Patrick almost had a stroke right then. "Look, man—"Sean, however, simply ignored Patrick and firmly pulled his hand off Cordy, who was watching everything in silence. She could see that Patrick could jump from sheer frustration. Even so, Sean added threateningly, "Watch yourself if you don't want to get kicked out of my house."Patrick gritted his teeth, clearly withholding the hissy fit he was just about to let loose.Cordy couldn’t help smiling as she watched that reaction; she always had the feeling that Patrick was completely powerless when he was around Sean—as if Sean had Patrick grabbed by the balls."Go to bed," Sean repeated sternly at Cordy, scowling.Cordy glanced at Patrick, worried that he would blow up right then and there; howev
The sedan stopped in the underground car park of a shopping complex, and Cordy was rendered speechless. She was being dragged out to shop while in her pajamas and barely any makeup… Patrick was really ridiculous! "Let's go," Patrick beckoned, even opening the door for her in true gentleman fashion.Cordy refused—it was just so embarrassing!"Come on," Patrick urged."Do you think I'm going to humiliate myself like this?" she snapped."Trust me."Cordy gritted her teeth, but ultimately alighted. She could afford to brace herself and trust him just this once.Afterward, they both entered the elevator.Thankfully, it was unoccupied—or she wouldn’t know where to hide as they rode it up to the top floor.Patrick was still strutting as he led Cordy out of the elevator, which left her in further confusion as to what his plans were. "Look, Patrick, it's my ex's wedding—not yours! Shouldn't I be the one feeling upset about it?""That's why I'm trying to cheer you up."Cordy roll
Patrick grinned. "So? Do you think we're a perfect fit for one another?"Before Cordy could answer, the store assistant nearby promptly praised them sycophantically, "Of course, Mr. Stuart! You and Miss Sachs are a match made in heaven—no one deserves each other more than you two!"Patrick was obviously delighted from the obvious fawning, and there was no hiding the dazzling smile on his face.Later, Cordy was escorted by the store's staff to the makeup station, while Patrick took a seat on a nearby couch and waited. While others would be killing time by fiddling with their phones or reading something, Patrick was resting his chin on one hand as he stared straight at Cordy.…As if worried she would disappear in the blink of an eye.The staff who were helping Cordy with her makeup were getting embarrassed by his stare, and couldn’t help teasing, "Are you that afraid we'd abduct Miss Sachs, sir?"Cordy blushed, and snapped a little grumpily, "Could you keep your eyes to yourself,
Cordy was neither lying nor offering comfort to Patrick because she was being soft.She had already resolved herself when she chose to be with him—that she would never let him down.Emotional, Patrick's eyes turned watery. "You better keep your promise, Cordy.""Yeah." She nodded.He gave her hand a squeeze and they locked fingers, offering each other a genuine promise.-They arrived at the grand hotel where the wedding was held. Nana was the precious daughter of the prestigious Lynd family, and they certainly spared no expense for the occasion.Even friends and relatives living in distant lands came to attend, and there were security guards as well as bodyguards on watch everywhere.Cordy presented her invitation at the entrance, and headed inside with Patrick after it was verified.There were already plenty of people present, and the bustling crowd of guests were all socializing.Be that as it may, Cordy and Patrick drew considerable attention when she showed up linking ar
Someone else added, "That's right. Let old Jesse rest. His health is of utmost importance."Sean nodded, and wheeled 'Jesse' into a lounge reserved for them. He then spotted Cordy and shot her a knowing look.Cordy hurried to his side, while everyone else in the banquet watched in slight surprise.How did she manage to get in Sean's good graces?!Once they were inside and ensured that no one was eavesdropping, Sean told Cordy, "Jean will definitely come by to visit Jesse. Play along when the time comes.""Okay." Cordy nodded. Then she asked, "Is Dicky going to be alright at Cranston Hall?"She had her boy stay there since something might happen today, as she refused to put him in potential danger."Don't worry," Sean assured her. "My people are watching him.""Right." Cordy nodded.Silence ensued, until someone suddenly opened the door.Jean then entered, escorted by the rest of her family.She began slowly, "Jesse…""I'm sorry, ma'am," Sean said, standing between her and '
Cordy returned to the banquet hall, where Patrick was growing restless from waiting for her.She smiled despite herself—he really was a little impatient, since she was barely away for ten minutes. "I would’ve gone looking for you if you didn't come back," Patrick said a little grumpily as he took her hand."What, did you think I'd lose my way?" she retorted in slight annoyance as they returned to their seats.Patrick, however, said seriously, "You won't lose your way, but you're so beautiful everyone would want to kidnap you. It's not easy for me to get myself a wife. Who would I cry to if she was abducted?"Cordy was a little speechless—his danger sense was a little too keen.However, before he could continue, everyone turned towards the stage as the wedding's emcee started speaking. "Esteemed guests, thank you for taking time off your busy schedules to attend this blessed wedding ceremony of Mr. Lucas Lynch and Miss Nana Lynd. The ceremony shall begin at 12:08 pm. Once again,
Nana strode down the carpet with her hand linked around her father's.She was smiling beautifully—a pretty sight under the tender radiance. Naturally, everyone in the banquet hall was watching them, as Nana's father clapped John on the shoulder and passed Nana's hand to him.John nodded respectfully, and took Nana's father's place as the man walked away.Nana smiled sweetly as she wrapped her hand around John's; she slowly strode towards the stage together in the accompaniment of fanfare and flower petals raining from overhead.Even as the air seemed to swirl with the scent of romance and bliss, Cordy watched with clear indifference.Patrick was watching too, but he would glance worriedly at Cordy from time to time.Noting the deep crease on her brow, he told her, "Don't look if you don't want to. It's not that interesting."He seemed dead sure Cordy still felt upset about the wedding, until he heard her say, "You're hurting my hand."Startled, Patrick promptly released her
So that's what everyone was gasping about?And Cordy was wondering if it had been something serious.But did they have to flaunt their affection like this, when they were just a few paces away from the stage?Were they that eager they couldn’t wait for when this ceremony was over?Cordy turned her eyes away coldly, while John helped Nana up the stage.The emcee stepped aside, letting the priest quickly go through the grand motions of blessing the new couple.There was certainly no delay—the wedding ceremony was being rushed because of Nana's poor health, and they were soon at the part of the exchanging of the vows.It was quite the simple ceremony.As Nana and John stood at the center of the stage, the priest asked John, "Lucas Lynch, wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife; love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?""I will," John replied.Then, the priest turne