The Cherished Wife

"How's everything in the back?" Joseph asked Emilia. Busy with greeting guests, Emilia suddenly remembered.

"Oh no, I haven't checked on Winter. I don't even know how she looks after getting ready."

"I'll go look, Emilia!" Jade, who was overjoyed that her daughter was finally marrying Xavier, volunteered eagerly.

She was especially delighted that her daughter had triumphed over that other woman's child.

Seeing Jade's enthusiasm, Emilia nodded. "Alright. That makes more sense. You're Winter's mother and probably know her best."

Jade exchanged a few words with Julian before going to the back.

Winter had already finished her makeup and was adjusting her dress when she saw Jade come in. "Mom, have all the guests arrived?"

but you have no idea! All the prominent people of Brookville who could come are here!" Jade could not hide her joy. "Winter, my darling

shyly and then asked,

guests. Don't worry, you'll have plenty to do tonight," Jade said, winking at Winter, her expression full of

you're embarrassing me! What are

shy. Once you and Xavier are married, you

young, and I have acting to do.

right away. "Let's not talk about

not come. That girl cares too much about appearances.

Winter's eyes brightened. "That's

only sister. If she doesn't come to my wedding, I'd be so