Hearing it, Sally can't help but think of Karl. Karl is no longer young, but he is completely focused on medicine and has no intention of getting married yet.
She reckons she still needs to wait a long time before marrying someone in a wedding gown. So it's best not to have such a beautiful imagination.
As time passes, Lily is about to step onto the stage. With the help of the staff, she walks to a small room on the side of the stage. Outside the room is a staircase that isn't particularly tall so that the bride could step on the stage slowly.
Lily carefully carries the hem of the wedding gown and walks in. Inside the room, Harry, who is wearing a black suit and a white shirt, is also waiting anxiously.
They look at each other in silence at first as a faint warmth and emotion slowly flow around them. When Harry reaches for her and takes her hand steadily, Lily can't help but cry. "Dad...."
Harry is moved. He says with a smile, "The bride can't cry."
Lily sniffs. "Okay. I won't be beautiful if I cry."
"Who said that? My daughter is the most beautiful!" As he speaks, he raises his hand to tidy up her veil, his eyes filled with the kindness of a father.
The emotions in those aged eyes are so familiar to Lily. As a father, Harry has been caring for her for decades. He is her haven no matter what happens.
They face the door of the house. Lily puts her hand on Harry's arm. Looking at the thick golden door, she is a little dazed. "Dad, I'm getting married."
Although Lily and Rex have been together for years, hearing these words, Harry still has a particular feeling.
"I know." He knows such a day will come. Harry opens his mouth and wants to say something, but there's too much he wants to say. In the end, he only says, "Lily, I'm going to hand you over to another man."
Lily feels touched and sour. She turns to look at Harry beside her and says, "Dad, no matter whom I marry, I'll always be you and Mom's daughter."
"Silly child, when you get married, you should focus on your own family. Your mom and I are fine. We're happy as long as you're happy." Harry has never been an expert at expressing his feelings.
He is a traditional man who always considers it embarrassing to talk about love. But when seeing his daughter getting married and thinking of entrusting her to another man, he cares no more about the embarrassment and expresses his love.
"Bride and bride's father, please get prepared. The wedding host is starting the ceremony," the staff reminds them in a low voice.
Lily can hear her own heartbeat. She takes a quick glimpse around but doesn't see Orson or Abby apart from Harry.
"Where are the bridesmaids, best men, and flower girls?"
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