Not long after that, the wedding officially started. As the announcement of the bride's entrance was made, the door of the hall was opened. Jade took her father's hand as he escorted her into the hall. Max looked at her from the stage, and the love in his eyes could not be concealed at all.One step after another, Jade's father walked her toward Max. Then, he put his daughter's hand in Max's hand. "Max, I'm leaving Jade under your care. I hope you won't let me and her mother down.""Don't worry, Mr. Weston. I promise that you won't be disappointed," Max said seriously. He desperately wanted to swear to him on the spot.Tears welled up in Jade's eyes, but she held them in and didn't burst out crying there and then.The wedding ceremony continued. As Jade's bridesmaid, Jenny saw it up close when they said their vows to each other. She also watched them hug and kiss each other. She gave them her blessings from the bottom of her heart.Finally, it was time for the bouquet toss. Jenny
Jade opened her mouth, but after falling silent for a moment, she still could not speak against what she felt. "I like it very much. Thank you.""Jade, I'm your husband now. If you really want to thank me, can you use another method?" Max was displeased. Jade's tone sounded as if they were not close at all.Jade's face flushed. However, perhaps because of the alcohol, she was not as restrained as before. She raised her head and gave Max a peck on his lips. Then, she said in annoyance, "That should be enough, right?""Well, I need a little more," Max said."What—"Just as she wanted to ask what more he needed, she was completely in Max's arms in the next second. He immediately pressed his lips against hers and turned that gentle peck earlier into a deeper kiss.Everybody in their surroundings screamed and cheered. Jade was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a place to hide.That kiss lasted for a long time. It was unclear if Jade was out of breath or was just shy when it ende
Jenny knocked on the door before entering. Jade had already gotten changed. "Why aren't you having fun downstairs, Jenny?""I'm here to check on you and also to look for Stephanie," Jenny answered. She was not deliberately trying to ruin Jade and Max's first night as husband and wife. It was rather because Max was still drinking with his friends downstairs at that time, so Jenny felt it was not too good to leave Jade alone and came upstairs to check on her."What's up with Stephanie?" Jade asked.Jenny shook her head. "Nothing. She probably went somewhere with Leonard."Jade was not worried anymore when she heard that Stephanie was together with Leonard. "I didn't know Leonard before this, but I can tell through this wedding that he really likes Stephanie. I just don't know when he's planning to tell her."Everybody could tell. It was to the extent that even Stephanie, herself, knew about it. However, Leonard would not take the initiative to confess to her, putting Stephanie in a
It was his first time?Stephanie's eyes widened as she could not believe it. She questioned if he was telling the truth. "You've never had a girlfriend before?""Mmhmm. I was a chubby kid back then, so who would have had a crush on me?" Leonard said, feeling a little embarrassed. Then, he continued, "I started working after that, and I was swamped at work every day. So I didn't have the time to think about it anymore."If he had not met Stephanie, he might not even want to get himself a girlfriend at that point. After all, it was not important to him to have a girlfriend."Then why are you thinking of getting a girlfriend now?" Stephanie found it strange. No matter how she looked at it, she still found it a little strange that a person who had been busy working suddenly wanted to have a girlfriend.Leonard looked at her. After falling silent for a while, he decided to tell her the truth, "Actually, it started because I knew about you and Paul. I knew his hands were not clean. I di
"I was wondering where they had run off to. I didn't expect that Leonard would actually confess his feelings to Steph today. What an appropriate timing he had chosen," Jenny said softly while looking at the two of them.Alec didn't respond. At that moment, he could only feel sorry for his best friend, Paul. There was probably no chance for Paul anymore.Seeing that he said nothing, Jenny figured out what he was thinking. "You better warn Paul not to cause trouble. If something happens to Steph or Leonard, I won't spare him.""Don't worry. Paul is not that kind of person," Alec said. He knew Paul would certainly feel miserable when he got the news, but he probably would not go to the extent of hurting Stephanie and Leonard.Truthfully, Alec wasn't confident about it. After all, Paul had always been obsessive. In his mind, Stephanie had always been his, and now, Stephanie was taken by somebody else. It would be strange if he could accept that.While they were talking to each other,
Jenny finally had free time after Jade and Max's wedding. Thankfully, the holiday was coming to an end as well, which meant she would be returning to work at the hospital, sparing her from the boredom of staying at home."Dr. Walter, are you back from the holiday?" When she got back to the department office, she was greeted by many. She nodded and responded to them. She much preferred the environment in the hospital. While there was competition sometimes, most staff were focused on their patients and didn't engage in workplace drama.On the first day of her return, she had to meet a seemingly endless number of patients. The consultations went on until 7 pm. The sudden busyness tired her out, but she felt exhilarated at the same time."Are you done with work?" Alec showed up at the door when she wasn't looking. He was dressed in a grey coat and was leaning against the door frame. Looking at him from afar, he had a distant quality that would keep people away from him. Only Jenny knew
While Jenny and Alec were flirting with each other, Stephanie ran into someone she wished she wouldn't meet. She had just got off work when she noticed a man standing in the elevator lobby of her apartment. She immediately halted in her tracks as she stared at him in astonishment and nervousness.She did not know why he came to meet her this late in the day. Perhaps, she was a little traumatized and scared of him due to the unsavory incidents that she went through in the past.Still, she gritted her teeth and went up to him with much courage. She kept a few steps in the distance between them, which was just perfect for a conversation or an immediate escape."What are you doing here?" she asked. Paul threw away the cigarette butt between his fingers and glanced at her. "Why are you standing so far away from me?"She ignored him and reiterated, "Why are you here?""Nothing. I just wanted to ask if you're with Leonard Sullivan now." Alec had broken the news to him with the intentio
Stephanie's greatest fear had come true. She was most fearful when Paul lost control. She knew he'd do anything in that situation, even imprisoning her in his villa. She refused to go through that harrowing experience again. When she was trapped and troubled, a figure appeared from behind her and punched Paul to the ground."Leonard? Why are you here?" She was surprised to see him because he should be working his shift at the police station. He shielded her and stared at Paul in a hostile manner. "You didn't reply to my texts, so I was worried and had to visit you."He started worrying when she didn't reply to his texts in time. Moreover, he knew Paul's wretched character and needed to check on Stephanie in person. Thankfully, he had arrived on time to protect her."I'm sorry that I worry you." She looked a little embarrassed. When she first agreed to date Leonard, she decided to leave the past behind and tied all the loose ends with Paul. To her dismay, he still came to her apa