Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3051

Emily smiled apologetically. "We haven't been in touch for so many years. I didn't want to bother you."

"Who said you were bothering me?" Jeanie walked over and gave Emily a warm hug. "No more hiding from us from now on, okay?"

Emily was genuinely thrilled to see Sarah and Jeanie. At that moment, she suddenly believed that some friendships really could stand the test of time.

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In the banquet hall, the guests were naturally buzzing with curiosity about the girl marrying into the James family, especially since Emily hadn't made her appearance yet.

A group of elegantly dressed women gathered to gossip.

"I heard Mr. James pursued this girl for years. When she got into Metropolitan University, he even followed her all the way to M Country."

"I heard that too. Apparently, they already registered their marriage in Oakdale City and even have a daughter together."

"No wonder the James family rushed to host this engagement party the moment they returned."

"People used to say Mr. James was a playboy, but looking at it now, he's incredibly devoted."

"Right? It's the kind of romance you only read about!"

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Magdalen and Manley strolled past them. Manley flashed a wicked smirk. "Isn't that rumor a bit too wild?"

Magdalen gave him a knowing look. "The James family definitely leaked that story themselves. It's to stop anyone from gossiping about Emily and Kya."

Manley raised an eyebrow. "Looks like the James family is treating Emily pretty well."

"Of course. Otherwise, why would our Emily be so willing to marry him? She's educated, capable, and proud. She'd never settle!" Magdalen's tone was bursting with pride.

Magdalen scoffed and pulled Manley away.

Once they were out of earshot, Manley complained. "You could have just said I was her brother. Why did you emphasize it like that?"

Magdalen stated matter-of-factly, "Emily has an older brother, so you're just the second one!"

Manley scoffed. "Who wants to be in the same generation as Jonathan Lamont? I'll always be second place with him around!"

Magdalen burst out laughing. "Careful, or Estelle will beat you up!"

At the mention of Estelle, Manley's foxy eyes lit up. He scanned the room. "Where is Estelle anyway? I thought she was supposed to wait for us here."

Magdalen smiled teasingly. "Why are you looking for her? Aren't you afraid Jonathan will get jealous?"

Manley's strikingly handsome face twisted into a look of pure disdain. "Am I afraid of him?"