Hannah smiled. “That was my plan. But Chandler’s mother suggested jazzing it up a bit by adding some Chinese elements. I thought it sounded like a good idea.”
If that was her decision, who was I to say no to my friend? And besides, Hannah looked good in anything. “This looks amazing on you, especially with the phoenix coronet,” I commented. After a brief pause, I leaned into her and whispered, “Actually, I think I prefer this look to the previous one.”
Hannah laughed out loud before turning to Chandler. “Let’s mix the theme of our wedding then! We’ve still got time to make changes, so let’s make it fun!”
“If we’re going to mix it up, can you go home with me tomorrow?” Chandler asked a little awkwardly.
“Are we going back to let your parents know of the changes?”
Chandler nodded shyly before continuing, “Actually, my mother had already made a Chinese-style wedding dress for you, but she doesn’t have your measurements. If we go back tomorrow, she can note down your measurements and make the necessary adjustments!”
Seeing Chandler so shy and innocent instantly melted Hannah’s heart. She couldn’t help but hug him tight. “Silly you! If I had known about this, I wouldn’t have come here to shop for wedding dresses. We can’t let your mother’s efforts go to waste!”
“My mother said to go with what you like. The dress can be her wedding gift to us.”
Hannah’s eyes were welling up with tears as she lightly hit Chandler’s chest. “If I had found out about this later, I’d have been so upset! I can’t let your mother down, especially when she’s put in so much effort to make a beautiful dress just for me.”
Looking at the happy couple, I knew they no longer needed my help. When I turned around and saw John staring in our direction, I let out a sigh again. I could only imagine how he felt at that moment, knowing that he was to blame for throwing away the best thing he ever had.
“Okay, you two lovebirds, carry on with what you’re doing. I’m going to wait outside,” I said to Hannah and Chandler, who merely exchanged glances with a smile.
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