Charlotte smiled with amusement. “I’m going to be yours sooner orter. What’s the mish?”
Sean held her hand, his fingertips tracingzy circles in her palm. “I can’t even walt a day–no, not even a second.”
He let out a low chuckle. “I was worried you’d think jumping straight into marriage was too fast, so I suggested to your dad that we start with <b>an </b>engagement and wait until our rtionship ‘matured. But looking <b>back</b>, I basically set a trap formyself.”
Charlottenched and shot him <b>a </b>look “.. <b>has </b>the rtionship matured now?”
a long time ago.
Sean gently pinched her cheek, smiling. <b>“</b>That’s your call. Mine was ready <b>a </b>l
Charlotte <b>looked </b>down with a
a <b>small</b>, yful smirk. Then she <b>teased</b><b>, </b>“Well, maybe you’ll have to walt <b>a </b>little longer.”
ean gave a helpless, indulgent smile. He yed along. “Then tell me, Miss Riley–when will you finally <b>say </b>yes and be Mrs. Jasper
Charlotte tilted her head and made a yful face. “It depends on my mood.”
The mood in the car was light and joyful as the two of them chatted the whole ride to the estate.
When they <b>arrived</b>, sean stepped out first and opened the door for Charlotte, offering her his <b>hand</b>. She ced her <b>hand </b>in his and stepped down carefully in her heels
The estate was filled with fresh flowers and soft music. Thousands of pale pink roses lined the path from the gate to the grand hall, forming aantic trail.
Charlotte walked along the rose-
-petal path<b>, </b>her <b>heels </b>clicking gently against the <b>ground </b>as she entered the main hall. The décor was elegant, the music soothing, and the air was filled with the warmth of well–wishes and celebration.
After greeting guests, the couple went backstage to go over the ceremony schedule with the emcee
The entire Jasper family <b>had </b>already arrived. Even Mr. Jasper St.<b>, </b><b>who </b>rarely left the capital, had made the trip. Dressed in a deep burgundy suit and polished shoes, he looked sharp and full of energy
Beside him, Mrs Jasper Sr. wore a ssic navy–blue <b>sheath </b>dress with a strand of pearls and <b>matching </b>earrings, her presence graceful andmanding
Sean’s parents, James Jasper and Lillian Lincoln, were equally well put together, both dressed in formal wear <b>that </b>reflected quiet elegance <b>and </b><b>status</b><b>, </b>
The Rileys showed up shortly after. Jodie greeted her mother with a quick hug before dashing off to y.
onest time.
The families stood together<b>, </b>chatting and confirming the ceremony timeline one
As the ceremony drew near, Sean stepped <b>aside </b>to take a phone call. His expression darkened <b>instantly</b>.
On the other end, a woman was crying.
i with the engagement. I’m begging you.”
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The warmth drained from his face. He walked out of the room, voice cold.
“<b>don’t </b>remember me? I’m judy I’ve been in <b>love </b>with you for ten years. <b>Ten </b>whole <b>years</b>!”
judy? The name finally registered: Judy Caleb his high <b>school ssmate</b>. Everyone used to call her the school’s <b>queenbee</b>.
Bean’s voice
tuted cold “Judy, stop calling me The will never <b>be </b>anything between.”
<b>was </b>about to hang up, her panicked voice cul in “If you go though with the engagenwendt, I’ll kill myself!”
On the other end, wind <b>bowled </b>dough the <b>phone</b>, <b>a </b>
sharp and urgent. His booms furrowed.
Then came <b>Judy’s </b>voice again<b>, </b><b>shaky </b>and mailed by the <b>gusts </b>
“I’m <b>on </b>the rooftop of the estate white your engagement party’s being held. If <b>you </b>don’t call it off, I’ll kaup. “
The estate <b>was </b><b>te </b>quien high<b>, </b>she wouldn’t survive a fall tions that height.
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