"All right," said Wing softly. She pulled the hemline up of her dress on one side, went over to Molly and reminded her gently, "Molly, you still have to finish the ceremony here..." She then glanced in the direction of Brian. "I'm afraid someone would be very nervous..."
Molly nodded and gave her a small smile as she glanced at Brian as well.
Just at that moment Daniel approached Eric and gave him a salute and said, "I think the person walking my sister down the aisle today should be me."
"Yes, of course," Eric said with a light smile. After giving Molly a glance he stepped aside and gestured for Daniel to step in.
The orchestra once again began to play the romantic melody of 'the wedding march', and the guests settled back into their seats. All of their eyes were on Daniel, who looked majestic in his uniform. He stood tall and proud and offered his right arm to Molly. She gazed across at her brother and gave him a warm smile while she encircled the crook of his arm with hers.
The two then walked slowly down the aisle towards Brian. Edgar and Eric stood back and watched from behind as Daniel and Molly walked further and further down the red carpet.
"She'll be happy," Edgar suddenly said. He didn't know if he felt jealous of Brian or was comforting himself at this moment. But, under the brim of his cap there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
Eric regarded Edgar and wondered, 'I know exactly how you became a Major General in the army and Cousin Brian must have used that fact to his advantage and successfully organized for Daniel to attend his wedding.'
"Arrange a seat for General Gu," Eric ordered in a light tone.
"Yes, young master," Lenny answered obediently as he gestured to Edgar. "General Gu, please follow me."
Edgar nodded to Eric and then followed Lenny to his seat.
Daniel had walked Molly to the end of the aisle and while he looked at Brian many memories suddenly came flooding back that tugged at his heartstrings. Even so, Daniel didn't falter, instead, he straightened his back and showed his military pride and said, "Brother-in-law, I am now delivering my sister's hand to you. I know that you will treat my sister well and so I have nothing to tell you on behalf of my parents." He then placed Molly's hand in Brian's and said sincerely, "Brother-in-law, thank you for not giving up on my sister, and for your sincere love for her."
Brian took Molly's hand in his and handed her the bridal bouquet. He then nodded slightly to Daniel and led Molly to the altar to stand before the priest.
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