The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 677

The absence of the bride’s parents at the wedding… it just wouldn’t look right. And appearances were only part of the problem. They all moved in the same social circles.

What truly worried Letty was that if Leilani’s family didn’t show up, people in their circle would look down on her.

Judie, however, thought her aunt was overthinking things entirely. She set down her coffee cup and said with a sigh, “Aunt Letty, I really think you’re worrying too much! Who among the younger generation even cares about that stuff anymore? Forget everywhere else—right here in this city, tons of brides get married without their parents present every year, and their weddings are still fabulous. If you ask me, having that bunch from the Sloan family show up would only ruin the day!”

Letty considered this. Judie had a point.

“But how should we handle the financial side of the wedding?” Letty hesitated.

“Set the assets aside for Leilani directly, of course,” Judie said at once. “Wouldn’t it be better to put the money and property in her name than to involve people who don’t matter?”

She leaned closer to Letty and lowered her voice. “Aunt Letty, if you truly care for Leilani, you should prepare a generous settlement for her—a few properties, some cars, all transferred directly into her name. It’s both respectable and practical. Sometimes, the groom’s family’s attitude means far more than whether the bride’s family is present.”

Letty nodded. “Materially, that’s all easy enough. The Langley family certainly won’t be stingy with Leilani. It’s just…” she sighed, “I’m afraid people will gossip if her parents aren’t at the wedding.”

This was a genuine concern. Leilani’s situation was unique—it wasn’t that her parents were deceased, but that they were alive and estranged. Moreover, although the Sloan family was in decline, they were still a force to be reckoned with, and many people in the city still knew of them.

Letty agreed that the idea had merit. The Watson family’s standing was undeniable. If someone like Mrs. Watson publicly supported Leilani at the wedding, no one would dare gossip. And even if Mrs. Watson couldn't attend, they had plenty of other connections who would gladly show up for her.

All in all, Judie’s plan was excellent.

“Judie, that’s a brilliant idea!” Letty said, her eyes shining with approval. She immediately started planning. “I’ll have Callahan and Leilani reach out to the Watsons and see what they think. As for the financial arrangements, I’ll discuss them with Dante. We’ll make sure the assets are transferred directly into Leilani’s name. We are absolutely not going to let her feel anything less than cherished.”

Libby smiled and nodded. “That way, you fulfill the traditions without having to deal with the Sloans. It’s perfect.”