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
That was why the crowd felt sympathetic towards Nana."Last but not least, I must thank my husband, Lucas," Nana continued.She said the words 'my husband' with apparent love, but John merely watched her quietly, pursing his lips as he did so."I never believed in love, and was convinced that only my family would love me in this life. I also believed that I had no right to love, what with my poor health…until the day I met you. That's when I found out that I can be loved too, and was capable of loving someone so much. You complete me, and I'm thankful you came into my life."Nana's eyes welled with tears as she finished; it was an especially moving sight as it glinted against the spotlight.John's Adam's apple shifted, but he remained silent nevertheless.At the same time, Nana spoke through her tears, "You are my world, Lucas. I love you… So, so much."Earnest, sentimental declarations of love always stole hearts, did they not?And it had to be a frail girl who couldn’t stop h
Meanwhile, the banquet hall erupted in thunderous applause as Nana and John stepped down from the stage.Soon, the wedding luncheon started, and the table was served full of dishes fit for kings.Cordy hadn’t actually done anything, but found herself staring at a little hill of food on her plate.Anyone who did not know would think she was famished."That's enough, Patrick," Cordy whispered to him."No! You should be eating more to get your money's worth," Patrick said seriously. "You'd be hurt emotionally and physically otherwise, and that would be a net loss."While Cordy was left speechless, Patrick urged, "Go on, eat."Cordy decided then that the man spoke sense, and started to eat as much as she could.Halfway through, John and Nana came to toast everyone, with Nana in a wheelchair.Everyone promptly rose to their feet and cleared a spot for Nana, while congratulating everyone loudly."Thank you," John answered politely.He didn’t even glance at Patrick or Cordy, and qu