All Chapters of Her Only Exception: Chapter 171 - Chapter 175

The reception was held in the hotel ballroom, transformed into something magical. Soft lighting, flowers everywhere, tables draped in ivory and gold. The bar was open, the DJ was setting up, and the energy was pure celebration. Henry and Andrea made their entrance as a married couple for the first time. The crowd stood and applauded as they walked hand-in-hand to their table at the front. Andrea was glowing, Henry couldn't stop looking at her like he still couldn't believe she was his wife. Grandma Grace and Aunt Slyvia were seated at the family table, dabbing their eyes with a tissue and beaming with pride. Eleanor and Richard were beside them, and Sofia was already laughing at something Marcus had said. The appetizers came first—passed around on trays by servers who looked sharp and elegant in their custom uniforms. Henry kept his hand on Andrea's back, introducing her to family members who came by to congratulate them. She smiled and hugged people, but her eyes kept finding hi

Henry and Andrea were still dancing under the soft lights when Marcus spotted Mindy across the room. She had her clipboard in hand, eyes scanning the ballroom as she spoke quietly with one of the servers, making sure every detail was perfect.He excused himself from his conversation and walked over to her.“Hey, girlfriend,” he said warmly, gently touching her elbow.Mindy turned, and her whole face brightened the moment she saw him. “Marcus, hi. I was just…”“You look absolutely beautiful tonight,” he said, his voice low and sincere as his eyes swept over her.Mindy blushed immediately, that familiar giddy smile spreading across her face. Even though they had been together for a while now, his compliments still made her heart flutter like it was the first time.“Thank you, baby,” she said softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “But I really need to check on the…”“I’ve missed you,” Marcus interrupted gently. “I’ve barely seen you or had any real time with you all day. You’v

The penthouse was quiet as Henry and Andrea packed for Italy. Their suitcases lay open on the bed, clothes being carefully folded and placed inside. Andrea moved slower than usual, her exhaustion from the wedding day catching up with her.Henry was in the closet, pulling out clothes for the trip, when they heard the intercom buzzer."Mr. Moore, your driver is here," the doorman said. "He says there's a package that arrived for you before you leave."Henry and Andrea exchanged a glance."A package? We've already received all the wedding gifts," Andrea said, confused."I don't know, sir," the doorman said. "But he says it's a package you’d like.""Send him up," Henry said.A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Henry opened it to find their driver holding a large, beautifully wrapped box."This arrived about an hour ago," the driver said, handing it over. "The concierge said it was important you have it before you left for the airport."Henry took the box, frowning. "Do you