Sean’s usual composure had somewhat crumbled on this joyous day. Like the emotionally transparent boy from years ago, he teared up with excitement the moment he saw me appear.
Ignoring the teasing from the guests, he eagerly came to meet me, firmly grasping my hand.
“Aria, being able to marry you in this lifetime is my greatest fortune.”
Under the officiant’s direction, Sean knelt on one knee. His dark eyes gazed at me with deep emotion, as if trying to drown me in them.
He gently slipped the ring onto my finger.
“I love you, my dear wife. In this life, you are my one and only, my eternal love.”
Moved by his words, my eyes also began to redden.
I leaned close to his ear and whispered: “Sean, did I tell you? I’ve fallen in love with you. From now on, I’ll love you more and more, just as much as you love me.”
His eyes widened, full of surprise and excitement.
Amidst the warm blessings from the guests, we embraced tightly and kissed.
Next came the bouquet toss.
“Aria! The bouquet! Throw it to me! To me!”
Sophie jumped up and down in the crowd, her face full of excitement.
Sean and I exchanged an amused glance, shaking our heads. I discreetly tossed the bouquet in her direction.
Sophie caught it without fail, proudly showing it off to those around her like she’d won the lottery.
That wedding day was the most romantic, happiest moment of my life.
Without those awful people to disturb us.
Only the people I loved and who loved me.
We laughed and played together joyfully.
Later, with the help of a lawyer, I successfully inherited all the assets my father had left me.
I heard Chloe wasn’t having an easy time in prison. Apparently someone had given special instructions about her treatment.
Mom admitted she had indirectly caused Dad’s death. She also admitted to emotionally neglecting her own daughter all these years. Consumed by immense regret, she gave up her wealthy lifestyle and went to a temple to become a nun, atoning for her sins.
Ryan somehow found that sapphire necklace Chloe had destroyed. He had it melted down and remade.
He had intended to give it to me, but seeing that Sean wouldn’t let him anywhere near me, he ended up wearing it himself.
A few years later, Sean and I had our first baby.
As I watched the man lying with his ear to my belly, listening for the baby’s movements, I felt as blissful as the warm sunshine outside our window.
