shuhaige
Chapter 965
Sidney, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, approached Maria, his gaze lingering on her, soaking in every detail. Over the past few months, her life had been nothing short of adventurous.
own.
She had traveled to the far north to witness breathtaking auroras, posed with penguins in a remote southern continent, ventured deep into the wilds of an African savannah to observe a massive wildlife migration, and even scaled one of the world's tallest peaks on her
It was as though she had embraced her true self, living life to the fullest. Every time she posted on social media, you could feel the sense of freedom radiating from her. And now, after such a long time, he was finally seeing her again.
Today, she looked elegant in a classic white gown, dignified and graceful, holding a wine bottle in her hands, smiling at him.
"I..."
Sidney began, wanting to say something, but the toasting ceremony was about to start, leaving no room for them to talk.
He leaned in closer, speaking quietly as he moved beside her. "Don't leave later, okay?"
Maria said nothing, focusing on pouring the wine into the glasses. Together, they moved from table to table, with Maria pouring and Sidney holding the tray. By the time they finished, forty minutes had passed.
At the head table, seats were reserved for Aaron and Selena.
Joining them were Aaron's parents, Lucas and Aveline, and Lance-filling the table perfectly.All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.
Selena, now in her formal toasting dress, sat down and let out a small sigh of relief. "Finally, I can sit down and eat something."
Aaron's mother, sitting nearby, placed some food on her plate. "You're looking too thin lately. Have you not been eating properly to stay in shape?"
Surprised by the gesture, Selena smiled. "Thank you, Mom. I'll make sure to eat more."
Catching Aveline's eye, Selena quickly realized the change in Aaron's mother's attitude-it was because of Aveline and the Cooper family. Before this, Aaron's mother would never have even acknowledged her, let alone serve her food. For a moment, Selena didn't know how to respond, but she didn't let it bother her. She happily ate and enjoyed the meal.
Later in the afternoon, it was time for the traditional post-wedding games.
The newlyweds' home was a beachfront villa Aaron had recently purchased and decorated to
Selena's tastes. When they arrived at the villa, the atmosphere was brimming with excitement, with bright red decorations filling the house.
Selena wandered around the living room, taking in the festive décor before turning to the group that had followed her inside.
"Can we skip the whole wedding prank thing? I'm exhausted today, and all I want is a proper rest. What do you think?" Selena pleaded. Lucas raised an eyebrow. "What do you think?"
Hearing that, Selena immediately
knew he was planning to mess with her. She quickly moved over to
Aveline, Koping her arm through et
hers. "You can't pull any pranks tonight! Aveline's baby is watching, and you all need to set a good example!"
Lucas paused for a moment, slightly thrown off.
Aveline smiled, lips pressed together to stifle a laugh. "You guys can do whatever you want. I'm not getting involved," she said, knowing full well she wouldn't be participating in any pranks in her current condition.
Besides, the crowd wasn't as big as earlier during the wedding festivities. Even if they wanted to play around there weren't enough people to really make it happen. Aaron had specifically ordered the younger members of the Fletcher family to stay away, given how unfriendly they'd been toward Selena in the past.
Aaron wrapped his arm around Selena's waist and said with a smirk, "No wedding pranks, but we're definitely not skipping the wedding night. Everyone, feel free to leave." Selena, cheeks flushing, elbowed him gently, her rare shyness showing through.
Maria chimed in at that moment, "How about we throw a wild newlywed party instead?"
Selena's eyes lit up instantly. "Now that sounds perfect!"
It just so happened that the villa had a pool, and all the decorations were already in place. All they needed was to invite everyone, and the party could begin!