"Darling, don't worry. I'm right here with you, aren't I?" Sean, dressed in a sleek black suit with a retro tailcoat style that gave him an aura of elegance and sophistication, albeit slightly diminished by the foolish grin on his face, looked almost perfect."I don't need you to accompany me." Jeanna blushed and turned her head to the side.'Oh my God! I'm really going to get married soon. Geez, I'm so nervous, more so than the first time I live-streamed, the first time my design hit the market, or the first time I got caught sleeping with Sean and was taken to the precinct.'It felt like her life was about to enter another unknown phase. She felt anxious and wished Sophie could be here to talk to her.Sophie and Cedric appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall, each holding a child. The lively hall instantly went quiet. Even the ever-boasting Neville and Samantha stopped their socializing and walked over with smiles."Cedric, Soph, why are you so late?" Neville asked."Sorry
The best way to avoid an awkward situation was to leave the location altogether. With a smile and a nod to the crowd, Sophie headed toward the lounge."I must call Soph. If she can't make it to this wedding, I'm not going through with it." Jeanna grew more anxious as she waited.Her little tantrum almost scared Sean to death. He immediately grabbed her hand and looked at her with a pitiful and distressed expression. "Please don't! My mother specifically chose today to be our wedding date, and so many people have come. You can't abandon me like this!""Sean Cheshire! Stop your pretense!" Jeanna could not help but smile as she skillfully pinched his arm.Suddenly, she noticed the door opening. She turned her head, saw who it was, and immediately stood up happily, but her expression soon turned to one of displeasure. "Soph, you finally made it. This is my first wedding, and you almost arrived late. Are you really my best friend?"Knowing she would be reproached, Sophie immediately pu
Among the guests, Cedric grinned as he glanced toward the center of the spotlight. However, his focus was completely different. His profound gaze seemed to rest solely on Sophie, filled with amazement and contemplation. 'Perhaps I truly owe her too much.'Cherry was thrilled, scattering flowers joyfully and unabashedly basking in the admiring gazes of the crowd. 'Being a flower girl is so much fun! All these cheers and attention are for me! It feels absolutely wonderful.'But as she reveled in her moment, she noticed out of the corner of her eyes that Tristan beside her had a stern expression and frowned immediately. 'What's this fella's problem? It's my godmother's wedding today. Can't he at least pretend to enjoy this?'Just as she was about to shoot him a warning glare, her foot suddenly slipped off the edge of the step."Watch out!" Tristan reacted the fastest, tossing his basket away and grabbing Cherry's arm just in time.Instinctively, Cherry flailed as she nearly fell, fli
Over the past few years, she and Sean had been dragging things on, partly because of Sophie, but more importantly, because Jeanna was afraid. Afraid that one day, she might recklessly drive into Sean like her mother did back then, or worse, that he might want her dead.The trembling tone of her voice caused the smiles to fade from the faces of the guests, and silence shrouded the hall.Sophie's eyes flickered with a hint of pity. Jeanna might usually appear carefree on the surface, but Sophie knew that deep down, Jeanna was more sensitive and fragile than anyone else.Sean couldn't help but embrace her around the waist tenderly. Although he had not experienced those unhappy moments with her, he would never forget the scene of her attempting suicide in a daze. Perhaps it was that scene that stirred up a feeling he had never had before—a desire to protect someone, a determination to bring her happiness."Jeanna..." He wanted to say something to comfort her.But Jeanna gave a faint s
"Cedric, Sophie, if the hospitality is lacking today, please forgive us and make yourselves at home." Neville spoke first, making the two younger adults feel a little embarrassed.Sophie shook her head with a smile. "Mr. Cheshire, you're being too kind.""Yes, there's no need to be so formal. Cedric's like a brother of mine, and Sophie is Jean's best friend. From now on, we're all family. Come on, let's drink to that." Sean poured a glass of wine and handed it to Sophie. He then poured another glass for Cedric. "I don't know what the waiters have been doing, but you can use this."Sophie could reject any drink, but she could not reject Jeanna's wedding toast. Smiling, she raised her glass and drank it all.Cedric frowned at Sean, but seeing that he was serious and not doing anything shady, he followed suit and drank.Linda, who had been delayed due to work, hurried over. She had not even had time to change out of her business attire, and it looked like she had run all the way here
"Go home? We haven't had enough to drink yet." With a slight blush on her cheeks, Sophie seemed determined to keep drinking as long as they were not on the floor. She tried to take her glass back, but he stopped her again. "Cherry and Tristan are watching you."Cedric's words hit the nail on the head. She hiccupped and straightened her posture, trying to regain focus. A responsible parent should not get drunk in front of their kids. "We'll drink some other day.""That's not fair. We said we wouldn't stop until you're completely drunk!" Jeanna would not let go of her.Seeing this, Sean quickly held her in his arms. "Jean, if you still want to drink more, how about we go somewhere else?""Hic, where?" Jeanna asked with a frown, her curiosity piqued."Meeting adjourned!" Linda announced, standing up with her wine glass. Her glasses were long gone, and her meticulously styled hair had come loose, with strands hanging on both sides of her flushed cheeks, giving her a charm no one had e
Throughout the entire night, Sophie felt waves of alternating warmth and coolness coursing through her body. At times, it felt as if she were floating in the sky, so comfortable that she did not want to wake up.The glaring sunlight shone on her face, causing her to frown as she turned over, intending to continue sleeping a while longer. However, she was startled awake by the tingling sensation coursing through her body—a sensation not unfamiliar to an adult."You've woken up?" Cedric turned his body toward her, meeting her surprised gaze. His chest, still marked with traces of their passionate night, exuded an alluring aura. His lips appeared suspiciously swollen as if they had been bitten hard, and the shade of lipstick on his handsome face, matching her lipstick color, made her blush even more, prompting her to avert her gaze.'Did we... Did we sleep together last night?' While nervously clutching the edge of the blanket, thoughts flashed through her mind, conjuring up plenty of
Cedric coughed lightly, his expression not one of embarrassment but of frustration. 'I am not at the point where I need that for my health. Does Grandpa really have so little faith in me?'Throughout breakfast, Sophie barely spoke, her face flushed with embarrassment. She felt relieved to escape Jeff's suggestive looks, but the enclosed space of the car made her heart race with anxiety.'Sophie, it’s just sleeping together. It's not like it’s the first time!' she silently berated herself, turning to look out the window in an attempt to calm down.Cedric smiled faintly, giving her time to compose herself."Good morning, Ms. Luxford." The elevator doors opened, and Linda approached as usual. Her immaculate makeup showed no signs of her overindulgence the previous night.Seeing Sophie staring at her, Linda asked, puzzled, "Ms. Luxford, is there something wrong?""No, I just think it must be exhausting for you always to be so perfectly put together every day."If she had not seen Li