Catherine sat in Halsey's villa, surrounded by her bridesmaids, mirroring Blake's groomsmen lineup.
Four distinctively styled beauties sat in the dressing room, as makeup artists worked their magic on them.
The bridesmaid dresses were custom-made, simple yet elegant, highlighting each woman's unique charm.
"Catherine, I'm so jealous! You're about to become the Lycan Luna of the Royal Pack. Your days will be filled with happiness!"
Jessica chirped, her young face beaming with heartfelt blessings.
Catherine chuckled and playfully poked her weak spot. "Don't act so eager. With your recent glow, Cedrick must have been spoiling you rotten!"
Jessica's cheeks flushed crimson, but she remained silent with a smile—her friends could tell her relationship was thriving.
"Sunny, you look stunning today," Catherine said, breaking the silence. "I used to call you Miss Garcia, but now I should switch to first names—hope you don't mind."
The four men eyed the fair-skinned little girl, assessing her.Howard sighed. "Blake's got it easier now. Hedwig's older and more sensible. My little princess, though tiny, has quite the temper. She gives me a headache every day."Leo sat with Hedwig on his lap, stroking her long hair. "Hedwig, are you ready to be a flower girl with Noah?""Yep!" the little girl nodded eagerly."Just remember not to be nervous when you walk," Leo smiled."I won't! I'm not scared!" Hedwig patted her chest bravely.But soon, her courage faltered.Upon seeing the church filled with guests, she shrank at the entrance, too scared to step forward.Meanwhile, Richard helped a limping Nick to their seats in the front row."Cheer up. Don't let others sense anything's wrong," Richard said, noticing Nick's sullen face.Nick couldn't force himself to be happy. He wished he weren't here.At that moment, a figure appeared before them.
Catherine's heart ached seeing her father choked up.She stepped forward, her eyes instantly reddening, and hugged his shoulder."Dad, don't cry. We'll see each other every day. I'll never leave you again."Halsey didn't want his daughter to cry too, especially since her makeup might smudge.He quickly composed himself and said gently, "You're right. Our father-daughter bond will remain unbroken. I'll not only witness your marriage but also your happy life ahead."Catherine smiled through her tears and nodded. "Dad, today is my big day. Please don't cry, okay? I'm afraid I won't hold back either."Halsey was amused by her playful remark and handed her a tissue. "Wipe your tears. Let's not cry today. Let's keep it joyful!""Okay!" Catherine wiped her tears, though they still blurred her makeup, which she quickly touched up.Downstairs, Blake stood straight at the villa's entrance, holding a bouquet.Behind him followed fo
Catherine sat in Halsey's villa, surrounded by her bridesmaids, mirroring Blake's groomsmen lineup.Four distinctively styled beauties sat in the dressing room, as makeup artists worked their magic on them.The bridesmaid dresses were custom-made, simple yet elegant, highlighting each woman's unique charm."Catherine, I'm so jealous! You're about to become the Lycan Luna of the Royal Pack. Your days will be filled with happiness!"Jessica chirped, her young face beaming with heartfelt blessings.Catherine chuckled and playfully poked her weak spot. "Don't act so eager. With your recent glow, Cedrick must have been spoiling you rotten!"Jessica's cheeks flushed crimson, but she remained silent with a smile—her friends could tell her relationship was thriving."Sunny, you look stunning today," Catherine said, breaking the silence. "I used to call you Miss Garcia, but now I should switch to first names—hope you don't mind."
The young man quickly thanked him and left.Nick glared at his father, "What do you mean? You're not the one who got bitten. Are you not even heartbroken?""How could I not be heartbroken? But we need to stay calm—"Richard lowered his voice, "That bastard and his dog deserve to die, but we can't confront them head-on. Leave it to me. I'll make sure he pays."The next morning, the sun shone brightly, a rare clear day.With winter gone and spring arriving, the grass and trees grew greener, and the entire city buzzed with vitality.People's smiles were brighter, as if everything had a fresh start.For the Royal Pack, today was such a day of hope—the grand wedding of Blake and Catherine.The wedding caused a sensation across the city, watched by all.Early in the morning, at Patricia's request, the manor had been thoroughly transformed.White ribbons and golden fairy lights hung from the lampposts. By day
"Never mind that, I'll talk when I get back. It's not convenient now!" Emily was wary of her phone being monitored and dared not be explicit."Right. Gotta go." Blake ignored the hint of anticipation in her tone and hung up.Emily tightened her grip on the phone, standing under the sun for a long while.The biting cold wind that had just brushed her face now seemed less harsh.She hugged herself, a self-mocking smile tugging at her lips.Blake hung up, his expression darkening as he wondered what Emily was up to.But no matter her schemes, Blake felt no fear.To him, she was nothing but a cunning, ambitious woman with a penchant for petty tricks.Blake went downstairs and found Catherine on the phone, her voice indicating she was talking to her friend Melinda.Not wanting to disturb her, he turned to spend time with his son.Noah was growing into a well-behaved young man.Unlike his younger days, he now foc
"No, it's your tolerance that's brought us here," Catherine insisted, feeling Patricia was the key figure."Enough, we're family. No need for formalities. Just promise to build a good life with Blake, and I'll enjoy my days through you," Patricia said cheerfully."We will," Catherine replied, her face flushing with shyness."One more thing. Abigail and I discussed it. After your wedding, the first thing is to have another child—don't wait." Patricia rubbed her hands, slightly embarrassed.Catherine said nothing."I know you young folks might think two kids are enough, but a house full of life is the best kind of family legacy. You and Blake are still young, Abigail's back, and the twins are growing up— it's the perfect time to think about adding to your family." Patricia's tone was all persuasion.Catherine forced a smile, not wanting to refuse Patricia.She nodded. "I'll talk to Blake, Granny."Emerson called Blake
Time flew by, and the wedding was tomorrow—a day of great joy for the Royal Pack. Everyone had been looking forward to it.Halsey decided to return to the States for his daughter's wedding.Though Blake hadn't formally invited him, Halsey knew he'd been forgiven and accepted as Catherine's father.Reuniting with his daughter and gaining such an excellent son-in-law filled Halsey with happiness and contentment.The only regret was the precious bond he and Abigail once shared, but they had both learned to let it go, focusing solely on their children's happiness.Kind-hearted people often think alike.Halsey was grateful for Abigail's companionship over the years, and she felt the same.Emerson's mood had stabilized recently, perhaps buoyed by the joy of the occasion.He ate more, and his complexion and health improved.Patricia's smile was unstoppable.A forthright person, her emotions were always worn on her
"Stop overthinking! Once married, why would there be divorce?" Olivia said, both anxious and annoyed that Sunny was thinking so far ahead.Sunny gazed at her calmly. "Olivia, I truly love him. I'm just afraid my issues might cause him trouble. I don't think marriage is urgent. Let's wait until your matters are settled before discussing this.""Ugh, it's all my fault. Sunny, do you blame me for coming between you two?" Olivia said, slapping her own face in frustration.Sunny grabbed her arm in surprise. "Olivia, don't do that. I don't blame you. I know you've had your struggles too!""No, I had plenty of choices, yet I picked the most wrong path!" Olivia lamented her reckless youth, now seeing it as utter foolishness."Everyone makes mistakes when they're young!" Sunny smiled reassuringly.Olivia looked at Sunny's gentle face and murmured, "You and he have such similar personalities.""Olivia, what are you muttering about?" Sunny didn'
"Wow, Mom, you have so many photos of Dad here! And there's one where he's not wearing any clothes!" the little girl exclaimed in surprise as she flipped through the album.Hearing the words "not wearing any clothes," the coffee Blake was sipping nearly sprayed out.He quickly leaned over to check the photo and was somewhat relieved to see it was just a picture of him sleeping in bed.Catherine was already mortified. Truth be told, she had indeed taken quite a few sneaky photos of Blake, but these were meant for her private enjoyment.Blake looked at Catherine with a meaningful smile, making her face flush."Why do you even take photos of me sleeping? Are you really that fond of taking my pictures?" he teased.Catherine quickly snatched the phone away, turned it off, and stammered, "No, I only took a few. Speaking of which, the food hasn't arrived yet. I'm getting hungry."Blake knew she was deliberately changing the subject, and his