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Irene caught his hand and lowered it. "Shush.""I shouldn't talk?" Tommy asked softly.Irene nodded, whispering into his ear, "Let's just watch closely without making noise."Tommy nodded tamely. "Aunt Lulu looks so beautiful."Irene glanced at Lulu and smiled too—she was the most beautiful woman today, especially under the spotlight.-The decoration of the wedding hall was exquisite and dreamlike, creating a romantic atmosphere.Blossoming flowers lined the reception areas, bringing color and life to the scene.As Lulu slowly walked toward Zachary along the carpet covered in flower petals, Zachary seemed to only see and hear her.He held out his hand to her, and she slowly placed her palm on his.The hall erupted in thunderous cheers and applause, with Tommy clapping the hardest, followed by Stan, until Erin leaned in to ask him, "Hey, why are you so excited? It's not you who's getting married."Stan was speechless.Wheeling on James, he snapped, "Mind your wife."James
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Zachary and Lulu had to weather many storms for their love, but fortunately, it was over, and the rainbow was now up.Irene smiled, earnestly hoping the best for them.On stage, Lulu was rasping through tears, "Marrying you is the best choice I've made in my life. I wouldn't have waited if I could do it again… even now, this feels like a dream."Zachary lifted her hand to touch his cheek. "Let's forget the past and focus only on the future."Lulu nodded. "Yes.""This is so beautiful!"The emcee started applauding. "You may kiss your beautiful bride."The applause was thunderous as Zachary leaned in to kiss Lulu's lips.Tommy promptly covered his eyes. "Shame! Shame!"Irene smiled and covered his eyes too, and she was left speechless as Isaac passed him a tissue.Erin was emotional too, remembering that she and James were together because he was there to take care of her, and he was open-minded.She leaned against his shoulder while he put an arm around her, thinking how wond
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Naturally, there was an order to toasting guests too—they started from the main table where Zachary's immediate family was seated before continuing to other guests.Zachary had therefore deliberately arranged for Isaac's table at the very end, so they could sit down together with them and eat.Naturally, Isaac, James, and Stan had no reason to excuse themselves from the wedding ceremony."You two must be hungry," Irene said when Lulu and Zachary arrived at their table. "Come sit and eat."Zachary brought a chair for Lulu while he sat beside her.Stan, who was staring at Zachary for a while, asked, "Aren't you full already?"Zachary frowned just as he was about to eat a piece of lobster. "Why not? It's my wedding, I should be eating my share if not more. You're being weird.""More like your happiness should already leave you stuffed." Stan chuckled."You can test that theory yourself.""I have no happiness, so I can't. But you do."Zachary ignored him, eating the lobster and t
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Erin naturally did not want to stay at the hotel either—she came to Zidonia wanting to get some fresh air, instead of staying cooped up.Glancing at Tommy through the rearview mirror, James asked, "You can read your aunt's mind, can't you? That's exactly what she's planning."Tommy happily hugged Erin's arm. "She's my Aunt Erin. Of course we're close."Erin lovingly patted his head—she could not spurn the boy when he was being that adorable."Alright, where do you want to go? Let's go together," she said."You're really completely taken just because he's being cute, huh?" James asked.Erin raised her chin. "I don't mind."James nodded in exasperation, "Fine, I lose. Now, where shall we go?"Erin thought about it. "How about the amusement park?"Children liked it, and Tommy was exclaiming right away, "Alright!"James nodded. "Tell the car behind that we're not going back to the hotel."Irene and Isaac were in the car behind with Baby, who was throwing a tantrum either because
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Erin averted her eyes and huffed. "Nope.""Doesn't look that way to me," James said with a chuckle.He knew her—despite her usual upfront and cheerful attitude, there were times she got hung up on the little things."Your brother and sister-in-law are good people," he hence assured her. "They don't mind that, so you shouldn't either. We're all family, so don't worry about immaterial things."Erin rolled her eyes. "I get it already. Focus on your driving, and don't get distracted."Tommy was blinking his large eyes adorably in confusion. "What are you talking about? I don't get it."Erin hugged him. "I'm just happy that I have such a caring nephew."Tommy leaned on her in turn. "I'm happy to have you too, Aunt Erin. I'll take care of you the way I take care of Daddy and Mommy, because I know you love me the most."Oh, Erin's heart could melt from the brat's sweet words right then!Cupping Tommy's cheeks, she jammed her lips repeatedly on his forehead."Calm down." James chuckl
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Erin pursed her lips. "You're taking care of Baby? Nah. It's fine as long as you take care of yourself and don't throw tantrums.""I'm the big brother here," Tommy retorted. "I'll take care of Baby and Star."Erin pouted jealously. "Then, is my baby not included?"Tommy patted his chest. "I'll take care of him too. I'm the big brother.""Alright, alright. Let's go in now." Irene smiled and took Baby's hand, while Tommy took the other.As James returned with the tickets, it turned out that Baby was too young to get on any rides.Irene took Baby to a touch pool with fishes while turning to Isaac. "Can you look after Tommy for a sec?"Isaac pointed, and Irene turned to find that Tommy had left with James and Erin."Tommy can hang out with them," Isaac said and turned to Baby. "We can just stay here."Irene nodded.-Stan was alone, but he did not return to the hotel.Having worked for a long time in Zidonia before moving offices to Franconia, he knew where there was fun to be
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Stan leaned in to take a sniff, and his clothes did stink."Sorry." He chuckled. "I spilled some on myself."Isaac eyed him, clearly skeptical.Stan had been working for him over a very long time, so Isaac could read him that much.Still, he could not really help Stan where his lack of a love life was concerned."It's not that bad," Isaac said, indicating that Stan should not take it to heart.Stan could read between the lines and chuckled dryly, scratching his head awkwardly."Wanna hang out?" James asked."Nah," Stan quickly said—he was at least self-conscious enough to know not to impose, not when Erin was pregnant.Tommy suddenly came and took Stan's hand. "I'll hang out with you, Uncle Stan."Stan looked downward at the boy, his tears almost falling. "You're amazing, Tommy."Tommy sighed. "Can't help it. I'm single too."Stan was left speechless.That was when Erin suddenly said, "You're not single, Tommy. You have Star, don't you?"Stan was left even more speechless
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"How kind of your missus," Stan said."I know, right?" James puffed his chest proudly."Can't you be more modest?""Sorry, can't do it." James shrugged. "Even Tommy respects me like a real uncle these days, unlike you and Zachary. I'm just different."Stan was speechless—did he come just to brag?Snatching the glass of water, he snapped, "Zachary and I will work together and cook you alive, believe it."James laughed. "Sure, but he's busy today."It was the man's wedding night after all—who would spend time with them instead?Stan sighed.He was just fine, but James had clearly come to mess with him instead of offering company."Just go back to your room and your missus," he snapped. "I don't need your company, or my lifespan would shorten further if you stay.""How so?" James asked on purpose."Shut up."Stan rolled his eyes, and unbuckled his belt. "I'm taking my bath, or are you going to watch?"James shrugged, nonchalant. "Take them all off. We're all men here, and ev
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Soon after the wedding, Mr. Fowler proposed for Stan to work at his company to get used to the work over there.He was worried as he did not have much time left, and it would not do if he was gone before the proper arrangements were made.Still, Stan returned to Franconia with Isaac and his family, sorting out things at work and finishing every task he had on hand.While Isaac used to have a lot of free time with Stan around, he was just slightly busier after Stan left. After all, no company should operate in a way that losing a single person would stall all their operations.And after a week, Stan sorted out all the remaining tasks he had in Franconia and returned to Zidonia to start work at the Fowlers' family business.While Stan had property in Zidonia too, he moved into the Fowlers' mansion, but not as a live-in son-in-law. He was simply aware of Mr. Fowler's illness, and Rea wanted to spend more time with her parents.And as the son-in-law, he was obliged to do that much.
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Despite feeling wistful, Mr. Fowler eventually passed Rea's hand to Stan. "I hope you will both cherish each other from now on."Rea told him, "We will."Thereafter, it was the usual proceedings of a wedding, with exchange of rings and vows, the wedding speech, and the luncheon!Though everything went smoothly, Mrs. Fowler could not help shedding tears.She was pleased that her daughter was finally getting married, especially since she was looking forward to this.But now that Rea really did marry, she was worried that her life might get difficult and unhappy.Such was the worrisome nature of mothers.-Later, Stan led Rea to Isaac's table.They were all acquainted, but Stan introduced everyone once again to reacquaint them with Rea.After all, she was no longer Zachary's friend's cousin now, but Stan's wife.Erin was grinning from ear to ear. "Congratulations.""Thank you." Rea smiled in return."Congrats," Baby said, imitating the adults.Rea reached out to stroke his c
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Zachary said, "I heard you sealed the deal with Rea Fowler, and her family is preparing for your wedding."Stan smiled. "I'm the look of success—getting a girl couldn't be simpler. See? I'm getting married already.""Well, I guess we're all taken now," Erin said.Tommy poked his head up just then. "Congratulations, Uncle Stan.""Thank you." Stan chuckled, patting his head."Also, I heard that you're marrying into the Fowler family?" Zachary asked.Everyone turned to stare at Stan in shock, but it was understandable.Stan was not that modest that he would have to go that far—he had money and was successful enough to afford a wife.Still, Zachary—who knew the Fowlers—suggested, "To be fair, they do need someone to take care of the family business…"-Either way, it meant that Irene's family would be delaying their return trip to Franconia.After all, none of them had expected to attend Stan's wedding so soon after Zachary's.Stan himself did not expect that either, as he had
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"What's the problem? We've already slept together," Rea said as she put her clothes on.She frowned as Stan was still on the bed and not moving. "What, are you going to stay in my bed forever?""What am I supposed to wear?" Stan shrugged. "You haven't brought my clothes here.""I'll get it for you."Rea remembered his suitcase then and hurried downstairs to bring it up."Wear whatever you like. I'll be waiting downstairs," she said and hurried away.Stan got out of bed and put on a suit—it was only right to dress formally when it came to discussing marriage.After cleaning up and heading downstairs, he found Rea sandwiched by her parents.Stan had no idea if she had already mentioned it, but both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were both staring at him, leaving him further tense.Clearing his throat, Stan began, "Excuse me, but—""Yes, we agree to you marrying our daughter.""You mean marrying into our family," Rea corrected them.Everyone else was staring at her before asking all at o
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If Rea asked her parents now, they would only get sad, and life would become difficult for everyoneWhat should she do to make them happy?Right, she could get married! Her parents would definitely be pleased. As for the choice of bridegroom, did she not have one readily available here?If Stan could pretend to be her boyfriend, he could definitely be her husband too.They could fake their marriage if they had to!Putting the medical file back where she found it, she wobbled up to her feet and left the room.Stan had yet to step out of the bathroom when she returned, so she sat on the bed and waited.After a while, Stan stepped out with a towel around his waist and paused when he saw Rea sitting there. "Where are my clothes?" He asked, presuming that Rea had forgotten since there was nothing on the bed or the table. "My suitcase is still in your car trunk."Rea turned toward him. "Let's get married."Stan was left speechless for a moment and soon chuckled, "Did you forge
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Mrs. Fowler smacked her daughter, but while Rea thought she was angry, she said instead, "Just do your best."Rea's mind was blown—were her parents bewitched? They were completely different from before! A long time ago, her parents had used to tell her that she did not have to marry as long as she was happy.But later on, they had persistently sent her on blind dates… and now, they were telling her to seduce a man?Touching her mother's forehead, Rea asked, "Are you sick?"Mrs. Fowler slapped her hand off. "Your dad and I are leaving now.""Yeah." Mr. Fowler nodded. "The chauffeur is waiting."Rea walked them to the door and watched as their car left before returning inside.She did not go upstairs since Stan was asleep, and she would be bored—she was the type who just could not sit still.However, it was inappropriate if she left since that would leave nobody home.In her boredom, she thought of pranking Stan. She headed upstairs to find him asleep, and soundly at that.Ca
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Unable to argue against her parents, Rea said, "Fine, fine. Whatever you say."Mrs. Fowler smiled. "Then help Stan upstairs to get some rest.""Which room?" Rea asked.Mrs. Fowler realized with a start and quickly said, "Oh, there's no bedding in the guest room… So let him stay in your room."Rea was left staring at her in shock. "When did you get so open-minded? Letting a man stay in your daughter's room?"Mrs. Fowler shrugged. "What can he do when he's drunk?""Haven't you heard of drunken fumbles?" Rea asked.Both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler shook their heads at the same time. "Nope."Rea was left totally speechless—this was just outrageous!She would think that Stan was actually their son, if it was not for the fact that they were not acquainted before.They were not like this before either—even if they were urging her to get married, they were not throwing her at a man like this!Mr. Fowler then said, "If anything happens, we'll demand that he takes responsibility and marries y
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"I get it," Stan replied quietly. "I wouldn't have been upset even if you didn't explain yourself. But since you did, I forgive you."Rea's brow creased as she pursed her lips. "See? I knew it. We really shouldn't be too nice to you."While Stan was speechless, Mrs. Fowler was enthusiastically putting food on Stan's plate. "This is our family's favorite dish. Try it."Stan nodded after a bite. "It's good."Mrs. Fowler smiled, while Mr. Fowler poured him a glass of wine. "Can you hold your liquor?"Stan smiled. "More or less.""You're being humble now." Mr. Fowler smiled at him. "You're definitely a good drinker.""A little."Rea had enough right then. "Dad, Stan has work to do, and he has to return to Franconia tomorrow. You're going to make things difficult for him."Mr. Fowler smiled awkwardly. "Right…" "You think?" Rea huffed, snatching his wine away. "Everyone only gets to have one glass."Mr. Fowler glared at Rea. "Party pooper."Rea shrugged. "I'm doing this for your
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Rea turned her head aside. "Then what's your hobby?"Stan did a double take and remembered his life… which was work and more work.It had been years since he took leave, and he would not get to goof off the last few days if it had not been for Zachary's wedding.Hobby? He certainly did not have anything like that.Now that he thought about it, his life was boring and monotonous, and he did not have anyone very close.That was why he wanted a kind, understanding wife to care and offer him company while he took care of her needs.When he looked up at Rea, he clearly felt that she was not for him—he needed someone to take care of him, but with her, he would be busy taking care of her instead."You're looking at me weirdly," Rea suddenly said."How so?" Stan asked.Rea moved closer, looking him in the eyes and asking solemnly, "Don't tell me—you've fallen for me?""You don't just suffer from a flawed personality—you're narcissistic too."Stan pursed his lips and checked the tim
