Married by Accident Taming the Billionaire (Cecilia) novel Chapter 389

Chapter 389 A Long-Held Wish Fulfilled
Hearing Alfred's outburst, the members of the Songo family rejoiced, believing Alfred would refuse to acknowledge Benson.
After all, it wasn't something to be proud of!
However, Alfred slowly stood up, gazing at Benson, and nodded, "Son, I'm glad you returned to me. Welcome home!"
The family members were dumbfounded. Did the old man just acknowledge his son?
"Old man, what nonsense are you spouting? Have you gone senile? What do you mean by 'son'?"
Carol was the first to protest, grabbing his arm in an attempt to make him take back his words.
"Dad, how could you take him in..."
Chris and his brothers were also confused. They thought their dad was insane. After all these years, why did Alfred suddenly acknowledge the long-lost son now?
Hearing the opposition, Alfred retorted angrily, "Enough! Can't I acknowledge my own son?"
Cecelia turned to Benson, "Benson, now that your father has acknowledged you, how about you say something?"
"Dad! I am Benson! I wish you a long and prosperous life."
Benson bowed deeply to the old man in front of all the guests.
Alfred walked forward, helping him up, "That's enough, Benson. I'm sorry for all these years."
Benson shook his head, his eyes misty. The father and son looked at each other, their gazes conveying a myriad of emotions.
Seeing this scene, Carol was furious, thinking that the old man had gone mad. He had promised her that he wouldn't acknowledge the illegitimate son in his lifetime. Why did he break his promise now?
Wasn't this equivalent to slapping her in the face?
Not just Carol, all of Alfred's sons and grandsons were unhappy. But with guests around, they couldn't make a scene.
Cecelia looked at their angry faces, smiling lightly, thinking that if they couldn't handle this, there were even more unbearable surprises for them to come.
As the banquet came to an end, Alfred, holding his son's arm, returned to the previous banquet hall. The guests gradually left.
Carol, with a sulky face, followed, along with the other family members. Mizey and the others were all angry at Cecelia.
Without her meddling, how could such a scandal come to light?
Alfred and Benson were chatting. When the Songo family members arrived, Alfred wanted to introduce them to Benson, "Benson, you've just returned and aren't familiar with everyone at home. Let me introduce them to you..."
The first person Alfred wanted to introduce was Carol. However, once Carol took her seat, she did not offer a friendly face, saying, "No need for your introduction! I'm not like you, taking in every random person!"
Her words were quite offensive, essentially showing no respect to Benson.
Benson stared at Carol, whose face was filled with disdain and contempt.
As Benson wanted to say something, the loud sound of drums and trumpets from outside distracted everyone.
"Grandpa, the performance has started! Let me help you outside to watch! My brother specifically hired a dance troupe to perform for you!"
Mizey helped the old man up. Alfred invited Benson. "Come, let's watch it together!"
Carol, though reluctant, was assisted outside by Dana.
Everyone exited the banquet hall, their eyes fixated on the approaching drum troupe.
Guests loved watching dances. Two dancers danced their way forward, leaping onto previously set poles, showcasing their intricate moves.
Approximately ten minutes later, the performance ended. And the troupe showed a flag saying happiness in marriage.
Seeing the words "happiness in marriage," everyone burst into laughter.
"Must be a mistake! Happy marriage, haha..."
"Did they write the wrong words? Why are they wishing him happiness in marriage?"
Just as everyone was laughing at the supposed error, the drums began to sound again, followed by the joyful notes of the trumpets.
Another procession entered, dressed in white, resembling an ancient wedding procession, leaving the audience even more curious.
Soon, an ornate carriage slowly approached.
A middle-aged woman sat inside, dressed in bridal attire that matched the color of Alfred's outfit for the day.
While many couldn't recognize the woman in the palanquin, Carol would never forget her in her dreams.
Seeing that the woman was Anisa, she was devastated. Using her cane, she moved forward angrily. "What is this nonsense? Who allowed her to come here? Get her out!"
Dressed in bridal attire, Anisa was finally fulfilling a long-held wish. Even in front of an enemy, she wouldn't show any fear.
"It's been a long time, Carol," Anisa said calmly.
"Ah, how..."
Seeing Anisa alive, Alfred was deeply shocked. He believed she died long ago.
For a moment, Alfred was overwhelmed with emotions, unsure how to react.
Carol was extremely angry. "Anisa, you're relentless! So, you've planned all this? Sending your son first as a decoy, and now you want to get into the Songo family as a legitimate wife? Dream on!"
As Carol raised her cane to strike Anisa, Cecelia quickly grabbed it, her eyes smiling. "Great-auntie, why get so angry? Great-uncle has already acknowledged his son. It's about time Benson's mom formally returns to the Songo family!
"Look, the Songo's mansion is full of guests today. We've had the birthday banquet, and Great-uncle has acknowledged his son. Wouldn't it be a triple celebration if we were also to have a wedding?"
By now, everyone understood. The woman dressed in the wedding dress was Benson's mother, the singer Anisa, who was rumored to have passed away many years ago.
People were astonished. "She's still alive!"
"You... you, did you orchestrate all this?"
Only now did Carol realize that Cecelia had planned all this. She was so enraged her heart nearly stopped beating.
"Great-aunt, your words seem a bit out of line. After all, back in the day, you couldn't stop my great-uncle and my young uncle's mother from falling in love. My Great-uncle has already married three ladies; marrying a fourth shouldn't be an issue, right?"
Letting go of the cane, Cecelia stared down Carol, "Besides, she bore him a son. It's only right to give her a proper place in the family. Isn't that right, aunt?"