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Chapter 2242
Chapter 2242
After stepping out of the apartment, Josiah offered a heartfelt farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, then scooped up Amiee and headed over to the James residence.
At the James residence, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Jonathan, Charlie, and the rest were all gathered, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the bride's party. Jonathan, making a point of not being a groomsman, ensured that Estelle was right by his side, claiming his place next to her. Carson, having captured Josiah's heartfelt proposal on video, shared it with their group chat, setting the stage for a good-natured ribbing upon Josiah's return.
Jonathan, steering clear of the playful chaos, led Estelle aside and handed her a bowl of sweet osmanthus-flavored dumplings. "You must be famished after getting up so early and hardly eating anything," he said, blowing gently on a dumpling before feeding it to her.
Estelle nibbled on the dumpling, savoring the sweet, osmanthus-infused taste. "I'm okay, not too hungry," she replied after enjoying a couple more. Setting the bowl aside, Jonathan frowned at Estelle's light bridesmaid dress, questioning, "Why did Josiah decide on a winter wedding?"
Raising an eyebrow, Estelle teased, "Weren't you the one who once wanted a winter wedding?"Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
Basking in the sunlight, Jonathan's handsome features softened. "Our wedding would be different, of course!"
Estelle clasped his hand reassuringly. "Don't worry, the car ride here was warm enough."
Jonathan nodded, then added, "Keep a distance from the groomsmen later. I've arranged for a change of clothes for you right after the ceremony." Estelle's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Are you the one who arranged that?"
"No need for me to intervene there!" Jonathan gently touched her hair, his voice tender. "Even though we didn't have a traditional wedding, your status is clear. The James family is insightful enough to recognize that."
The same went for Emily, who, being in a semi-public relationship with Charlie, was soon to be acknowledged as a prominent member of the James family, sparing her from the duty of accompanying the bride in toasting the guests.
Estelle nodded, understanding the situation. "The James family has fully accepted Emily, then?"
"With Charlie's firm stance and Kya's
influence, there shouldn't be any issues," Jonathan assured her,
pulling her close. "We have som
time before heading to the hotel. Let's catch a quick nap, given how early we started today."
Nestled in his embrace, surrounded by warmth and the distant sounds of laughter, Estelle closed her eyes, feeling utterly at peace.
The photographer, passing by, was struck by the serene beauty of the scene - Jonathan, in his sharp suit, holding Estelle in her elegant dress. They captured this quiet, beautiful moment in the soft sunlight.
Josiah's wedding venue was a garden hotel owned by the Lamont Group, designed with a blend of
el
local J City flair and modern elegance. To accommodate wedding, the hotel had even channeled warm spring water to ensure the gardens were in full bloom despite the winter creating an oasis of warmth and beauty amid the cold.
The hotel buzzed with guests arriving for the ceremony.
The ceremony was about to begin, with all the guests seated in the hall, designed with a theme that
mimicked the expansive blue skyet
The ceiling, centered with a radiant sun, and numerous arch-shaped windows reflected the vast blue sky outside, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
With the hall beautifully decorated and all guests seated, the only thing left was for the wedding to officially start.
Josiah and the officiant were already at the altar, accompanied by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, all awaiting the bride's grand entrance.