"I need to entertain my guests, so I'll take my leave first. I'll see you around, Sheryl." George smiled warmly, ending their chat.
Sheryl nodded slightly and returned his smile. The wedding went smoothly. She only had to leave the rest of the matters to Joanne; she could go home and have a good rest.
Though she didn't see any signs of Holley lurking around when she headed out of the hotel, Sheryl was fully aware that Holley would not easily give up.
Majority of the guests, who specially came to attend George and Sula's wedding ceremony, were all from Korea. George found this overwhelming and decided not to leave for home yet. He thought that staying with them would show his deep appreciation, so the newly-wed had to wait for the dinner to be over before going home.
Shortly after, as they were making their way out of the venue, Caspar and his wife stopped him.
"George..."
Sula's father had too much to drink. It was a grand celebration for him. Though he was reeling from drunkenness, he was in bliss.
He was so happy and pleased to see George doting on his daughter. "Now that you have married Sula," Caspar began as he gently patted Sula's shoulder, "there is something...I still have to ask of you."
"Dad, should there be anything, just let me know," George responded warmly. The way he addressed Caspar as "Dad" sounded so natural.
That particular call also made Caspar feel comfortable. "Since you have married Sula, you should be kind to her not only now but also in the years to come. If I hear or find out that you are mistreating her, I won't forgive you."
"Dad, don't worry. I will never let that happen." Sula, who stood by them, looked helplessly at Caspar and expressed dissatisfaction with his words. "George treats me very well."
"Don't interrupt me," Caspar said glancing at her daughter. Although he was satisfied with George, there were so many things that he still had to express. And he needed to say them now.
"George, Sula is spoiled by us during her growing up years. She used to give up halfway. And as soon as she suffered from a little injustice, she'll quit. But she likes you..." Caspar paused for a while as if gathering his thoughts, then he went on, "Only that thing never makes her say she gives up."
Caspar sighed, "The real reason I disagreed with your marriage before is not that I didn't like you. I was worried that Sula could have been wronged. Now that you are husband and wife, from now on, you can live your life happily. If there is anything wrong with her, you can criticize and correct her."
"Dad, I just want to love her," George gently smiled.
Caspar felt so satisfied with George that he stared at him for a long time, and then he exclaimed, "You are tired today. Just have a good rest. We will go back to Korea with these relatives and friends tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" George repeated in shock. "Why don't you stay here for a few more days?"
"No." Caspar shook his head. "There are some things to deal with in the company."
"Oh, I see." George nodded and promised to Caspar, "You can rest assured that I will treat your daughter right. When I finished my task in the company, I'll go back to Korea with Sula.
And then it will be more convenient for you to see Sula."
Sula was stunned after hearing what George had mentioned. She had no idea about this.
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