Chapter 464 Someone Would Soon Replace Her
After Zachary was released from the detention center, the wedding plans for Stanley and Mindy were quickly resumed. However, due to Mindy's noticeable pregnancy, the ceremony was kept understated and simple.
One reason for the simplicity was that it didn't seem entirely appropriate for a visibly pregnant bride to have an elaborate ceremony. Additionally, a grand affair could prove too taxing for both the bride and the child she was carrying.
Mindy was dissatisfied, but she had no say in the matter.
Moreover, if she insisted on making it a grand affair, it would seem as though she didn't care about the child.
The wedding car left Jacaster just after five in the morning, and by the time they picked up the bride, it was already eight o'clock.
Mindy, in a delicate embroidered wedding dress, stood beside Stanley, who was impeccably dressed in a tailored suit. Together, they exchanged vows before Stanley gently assisted Mindy into their new marital home.
As a member of the Fuller family, Lenora, along with Mallory and a few aunt-in-laws, was responsible for entertaining the guests.
Just after ten, they set off together for the hotel.
Although the wedding was kept simple, the hotel venue was lavishly decorated, exuding elegance and charm. The guest list, however, was kept intimate, with only close family members from both sides invited. To accommodate everyone, the Fuller family had arranged for two large buses to transport all the relatives from the Schmidt residence to the hotel.
Lenora, Mallory, and Mindy's mother exchanged pleasantries with the guests while escorting them into the hall. As Lenora turned around, she caught sight of a familiar figure—Tamara.
She was elegantly dressed, exuding an air of nobility as she walked in, clutching her handbag.
Lenora and Mallory shared a glance before the former said, “One of the bride's cousins hasn't arrived yet. I'll go and check.”
Since Tamara didn't fancy Lenora, Lenora couldn't be bothered to greet her either.
“All right,” Mallory responded.
Tamra saw Lenora approaching her. She lifted her chin, exuding an air of superiority as she began haughtily, “Why are you...”
Before she could finish speaking, Lenora walked past her without even sparing her a glance, as if she didn't see her at all.
Tamara's voice faltered, and she clenched her fists in fury, sneering inwardly. I'm Zachary's mother! How dare she ignore me? Does she think she can act arrogantly just because Zachary is fond of her? Just wait and see! Someone would soon replace her!
Mallory stepped forward. “Aunt Tamara, you're here too. When did you get back?”
Coming back to her senses, Tamara smoothed her hair. “I just got back yesterday. As Stanley's aunt, of course I should attend his wedding.”
“You should prepare a generous gift for the bride then, Aunt Tamara,” Mallory said.
Lenora arrived at the entrance of the hotel to see Madison walking in with Arnold.
“Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Schmidt,” Lenora greeted as they approached. Glancing at Arnold, she said with a smile, “You look great, Mr. Schmidt. How are you feeling now?”
Arnold had met Lenora once before at the hospital. He said cheerfully, “I'm much better now.”
“Ms. Wilkin? What brings you here?” Madison asked curiously.
Lenora raised an eyebrow. “You don't know? Your cousin's marrying my cousin. I didn't see you or Mr. Schmidt among those who got off the bus, so I specifically came to greet you.”
Surprised, Madison said with a smile, “So Mindy's boyfriend is your cousin? What a coincidence.”
She hadn't seen Mindy for quite some time and hadn't been back to the village either. All she knew about Mindy's marriage was what she had heard from her father.
That day, after she got off work, she heard from Arnold that Mindy had started dating a wealthy guy who was attractive and capable. Arnold also told her that Mindy had come over to their house that day, but she had been at work.
Angus was the one who informed Arnold about the wedding; Arnold then relayed the message to Madison.
Madison didn't particularly care about who Mindy was involved with, nor had she ever bothered to ask in detail.
It was only then that she realized it was actually Lenora's cousin.
When Lenora's father passed away, she was adopted by the Fuller family. Hence, her so-called cousin must undoubtedly be a member of the Fuller family.
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