Irene caught his hand and lowered it. "Shush.""I shouldn't talk?" Tommy asked softly.Irene nodded, whispering into his ear, "Let's just watch closely without making noise."Tommy nodded tamely. "Aunt Lulu looks so beautiful."Irene glanced at Lulu and smiled too—she was the most beautiful woman today, especially under the spotlight.-The decoration of the wedding hall was exquisite and dreamlike, creating a romantic atmosphere.Blossoming flowers lined the reception areas, bringing color and life to the scene.As Lulu slowly walked toward Zachary along the carpet covered in flower petals, Zachary seemed to only see and hear her.He held out his hand to her, and she slowly placed her palm on his.The hall erupted in thunderous cheers and applause, with Tommy clapping the hardest, followed by Stan, until Erin leaned in to ask him, "Hey, why are you so excited? It's not you who's getting married."Stan was speechless.Wheeling on James, he snapped, "Mind your wife."James
Zachary and Lulu had to weather many storms for their love, but fortunately, it was over, and the rainbow was now up.Irene smiled, earnestly hoping the best for them.On stage, Lulu was rasping through tears, "Marrying you is the best choice I've made in my life. I wouldn't have waited if I could do it again… even now, this feels like a dream."Zachary lifted her hand to touch his cheek. "Let's forget the past and focus only on the future."Lulu nodded. "Yes.""This is so beautiful!"The emcee started applauding. "You may kiss your beautiful bride."The applause was thunderous as Zachary leaned in to kiss Lulu's lips.Tommy promptly covered his eyes. "Shame! Shame!"Irene smiled and covered his eyes too, and she was left speechless as Isaac passed him a tissue.Erin was emotional too, remembering that she and James were together because he was there to take care of her, and he was open-minded.She leaned against his shoulder while he put an arm around her, thinking how wond
Naturally, there was an order to toasting guests too—they started from the main table where Zachary's immediate family was seated before continuing to other guests.Zachary had therefore deliberately arranged for Isaac's table at the very end, so they could sit down together with them and eat.Naturally, Isaac, James, and Stan had no reason to excuse themselves from the wedding ceremony."You two must be hungry," Irene said when Lulu and Zachary arrived at their table. "Come sit and eat."Zachary brought a chair for Lulu while he sat beside her.Stan, who was staring at Zachary for a while, asked, "Aren't you full already?"Zachary frowned just as he was about to eat a piece of lobster. "Why not? It's my wedding, I should be eating my share if not more. You're being weird.""More like your happiness should already leave you stuffed." Stan chuckled."You can test that theory yourself.""I have no happiness, so I can't. But you do."Zachary ignored him, eating the lobster and t
Erin naturally did not want to stay at the hotel either—she came to Zidonia wanting to get some fresh air, instead of staying cooped up.Glancing at Tommy through the rearview mirror, James asked, "You can read your aunt's mind, can't you? That's exactly what she's planning."Tommy happily hugged Erin's arm. "She's my Aunt Erin. Of course we're close."Erin lovingly patted his head—she could not spurn the boy when he was being that adorable."Alright, where do you want to go? Let's go together," she said."You're really completely taken just because he's being cute, huh?" James asked.Erin raised her chin. "I don't mind."James nodded in exasperation, "Fine, I lose. Now, where shall we go?"Erin thought about it. "How about the amusement park?"Children liked it, and Tommy was exclaiming right away, "Alright!"James nodded. "Tell the car behind that we're not going back to the hotel."Irene and Isaac were in the car behind with Baby, who was throwing a tantrum either because
Erin averted her eyes and huffed. "Nope.""Doesn't look that way to me," James said with a chuckle.He knew her—despite her usual upfront and cheerful attitude, there were times she got hung up on the little things."Your brother and sister-in-law are good people," he hence assured her. "They don't mind that, so you shouldn't either. We're all family, so don't worry about immaterial things."Erin rolled her eyes. "I get it already. Focus on your driving, and don't get distracted."Tommy was blinking his large eyes adorably in confusion. "What are you talking about? I don't get it."Erin hugged him. "I'm just happy that I have such a caring nephew."Tommy leaned on her in turn. "I'm happy to have you too, Aunt Erin. I'll take care of you the way I take care of Daddy and Mommy, because I know you love me the most."Oh, Erin's heart could melt from the brat's sweet words right then!Cupping Tommy's cheeks, she jammed her lips repeatedly on his forehead."Calm down." James chuckl
Erin pursed her lips. "You're taking care of Baby? Nah. It's fine as long as you take care of yourself and don't throw tantrums.""I'm the big brother here," Tommy retorted. "I'll take care of Baby and Star."Erin pouted jealously. "Then, is my baby not included?"Tommy patted his chest. "I'll take care of him too. I'm the big brother.""Alright, alright. Let's go in now." Irene smiled and took Baby's hand, while Tommy took the other.As James returned with the tickets, it turned out that Baby was too young to get on any rides.Irene took Baby to a touch pool with fishes while turning to Isaac. "Can you look after Tommy for a sec?"Isaac pointed, and Irene turned to find that Tommy had left with James and Erin."Tommy can hang out with them," Isaac said and turned to Baby. "We can just stay here."Irene nodded.-Stan was alone, but he did not return to the hotel.Having worked for a long time in Zidonia before moving offices to Franconia, he knew where there was fun to be
Stan leaned in to take a sniff, and his clothes did stink."Sorry." He chuckled. "I spilled some on myself."Isaac eyed him, clearly skeptical.Stan had been working for him over a very long time, so Isaac could read him that much.Still, he could not really help Stan where his lack of a love life was concerned."It's not that bad," Isaac said, indicating that Stan should not take it to heart.Stan could read between the lines and chuckled dryly, scratching his head awkwardly."Wanna hang out?" James asked."Nah," Stan quickly said—he was at least self-conscious enough to know not to impose, not when Erin was pregnant.Tommy suddenly came and took Stan's hand. "I'll hang out with you, Uncle Stan."Stan looked downward at the boy, his tears almost falling. "You're amazing, Tommy."Tommy sighed. "Can't help it. I'm single too."Stan was left speechless.That was when Erin suddenly said, "You're not single, Tommy. You have Star, don't you?"Stan was left even more speechless
"How kind of your missus," Stan said."I know, right?" James puffed his chest proudly."Can't you be more modest?""Sorry, can't do it." James shrugged. "Even Tommy respects me like a real uncle these days, unlike you and Zachary. I'm just different."Stan was speechless—did he come just to brag?Snatching the glass of water, he snapped, "Zachary and I will work together and cook you alive, believe it."James laughed. "Sure, but he's busy today."It was the man's wedding night after all—who would spend time with them instead?Stan sighed.He was just fine, but James had clearly come to mess with him instead of offering company."Just go back to your room and your missus," he snapped. "I don't need your company, or my lifespan would shorten further if you stay.""How so?" James asked on purpose."Shut up."Stan rolled his eyes, and unbuckled his belt. "I'm taking my bath, or are you going to watch?"James shrugged, nonchalant. "Take them all off. We're all men here, and ev