The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 972

The bridesmaids were relentless, egging on the groom to drop to one knee and propose – a traditional romantic gesture they’d seen in countless movies.

The groom, a man who was more used to standing tall and proud than bending a knee, struggled with the idea. Yet, under the watchful eyes of the wedding party, he managed to find a tender compromise, kneeling halfway on the plush carpet. “Saskia, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife, of building a home with me?”

Saskia, seizing the moment, said simply, “Yes.”

The groom stood, lifting her into his arms as a bout of laughter erupted from the bridesmaids and groomsmen. The sound mingled with the pop of confetti cannons, filling the sky with celebration.

Brittany and Isaac, along with their son Daniel, followed Yuri to the church wedding venue. Church weddings were always so predictably identical.

Brittany had been to her fair share of weddings and the novelty had long worn off for her. Daniel, on the other hand, was wide-eyed with curiosity, clinging to her at every opportunity.

Isaac felt a twinge of jealousy, but he couldn’t show it – not towards his own son.

The union of the land-owning families had drawn in the elite of Craneville, including the Metzger family.

weren’t alone.

had brought along Jonathan and Ophelia

was the talk

Jonathan cut from the Metzger

when he nearly died, Mrs. Metzger couldn’t bear the thought

to be head-over-heels for Saskia. How come he’s now with Ophelia?”

the family. Now that Saskia’s found someone else, Mrs. Metzger has welcomed Jonathan back with

was even more worried that Jonathan might cause a scene, especially considering how much he used to care for her. She

face was also a mask of restraint barely containing

still evident

it feel like everyone’s talking about me?” Jonathan felt uneasy under the weight of the

from Ophelia silenced the gossiping guests. Her word was law in the Joyner family,

in tow, approached the newlyweds and presented a gift

fixated on Jonathan, fearing he might start trouble at

preoccupied with