“We’ve discussed it earlier. You just have to propose a toast to those at the first three
tables, then you can head to the private room and get some rest. I’ll handle the rest,”
Jared said. They had to avoid any activity that might exhaust Ellen.
“Okay.” Ellen felt warm in her heart. While staying on the island, she had gotten closer
to the Presgraves and felt that they were truly caring and compassionate.
The guests were dressed to the nines and ready to attend the wedding. Connor and
his family were wearing the clothes that Olivia had borrowed, making them look less
ordinary. “Mom, this dress is too small. It doesn’t fit,” Selena complained.
“Stop complaining when you have a nice dress to wear! Just don’t eat too much later,”
Olivia retorted. Suddenly thinking of something, she turned to look at her husband
anxiously. “Connor, did Ellen call you and ask you to walk her down the aisle?”
“No.” “Every bride needs an elder to walk her down the aisle. You’re her closest
relative, so why didn’t she call you?” Olivia asked in shock. Connor was embarrassed
as well. “Perhaps a luxurious wedding like this is different. Moreover, I’m too bashful
to do that.”
“I suppose Ellen no longer regards us as relatives, huh? How is she going to walk
down the aisle and go on stage without you? Is she going to do that on her own? That
will be laughable!” Nothing good ever came out of Olivia’s mouth.
Connor shot her a stern look. “It’s Ellie’s big day. so don’t say any nonsense as there
will be many guests at the wedding. You mustn’t. embarrass her.”
“Do you think she’s still your dearest Ellie? She probably won’t spare us a glance
again after the wedding.” Olivia sneered.
Selena was fed up with their argument, so she went to the yard and happened to see
Josephine and her mother leaving the villa, ready to head to the wedding.
Presently, Josephine was clad in a light blue. dress with her hair hung loose on her
shoulders. She looked charming and refreshing. A hint of resentment flashed across
Selena’s eyes. She had always been a crafty. person, but the woman managed to
snatch. Ethan from her the night before. It was only natural that she was vexed. Just
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