With that, Roxanne and Lucian no longer had a reason to remain in the room. They turned around to leave. They hadn’t gone far when they heard Grant and Winnie break into an argument behind them.
Six years ago, Grant had not shown up at the wedding ceremony after getting his hands on the money. At that moment, he wanted to attend the wedding ceremony because he was trying to get out of his predicament. Roxanne believed that his motive was only to get money. all along.
Roxanne felt cathartic after dealing with Winnie and letting out the pent-up frustration and anger she had kept bottled in for over a decade.
Once they returned to the mansion, Roxanne made a phone call to Sonya and personally informed the latter that she had utterly cut her ties with Grant and that she did not wish for him to attend the wedding ceremony. Also, there was no longer any need to entertain) Grant and Winnie any further.
Sonya felt relieved after she heard that her daughter-in-law had managed to settle her affairs. She comforted Roxanne, assuring her that she would no longer be bullied now that she had the Farwell family at her back.
The two of them chatted for a while longer. Once again, Sonya apologized profusely for the things that had happened before. Roxanne had long since let the matter go.
“Roxanne, I made countless mistakes because | was a prejudiced and arrogant fool. After the wedding tomorrow, we’ll truly be a family. I hope you’ll put the past behind us and give me the opportunity to be a good mother-in-law and a good grandmother for the kids.”
Roxanne had not expected Sonya to reflect so deeply on her own actions. “Mom, we need to constantly move on in life. I hope you’ll forgive any mistakes I make in the future.” She believed that Sonya had spoken from the bottom of her heart, so she too truly meant what she said.
“All right. You should go get some rest as the preparations for a traditional wedding ceremony begins at three to four o’clock in the morning.”
Roxanne sat on the couch in a daze after hanging up. Upon seeing her reaction, Lucian asked, “What’s on your mind? Are you thinking about your mother?”
He had hit the bullseye. Roxanne was trying to recall memories of her mother. She had been very young back then, roughly four to five years old. In her memories, her mother was always smiling. She wore a sweet expression, and her face was always filled with tenderness.
Her mother was a wonderful person, and yet she was utterly destroyed in the end. Everything happened because Grant betrayed his family. Perhaps Winnie had even incited him on purpose.
Hence, Roxanne’s hatred toward Winnie had never abated even after more than ten years. She decided to study medicine after witnessing how tormented her mother’s last moments were. “Darling, there’s something I’ve never told you,” Lucian suddenly said.
“What is it?” Roxanne snapped out of her thoughts. Lucian smiled faintly. “I’ve always gone to your mother’s grave to pay my respects to her on the anniversary of her death after we got married the first time. Though I always went alone and no one else knows about it.”
“I guessed that it was you, but I couldn’t believe it.” Roxanne’s mood improved greatly after hearing his confession.
While Roxanne had been at Epea and unable to return, she had entrusted Madilyn to visit her mother’s grave on her behalf each year and watched the process remotely. Each time, she noticed a bouquet of flowers was already placed at her mother’s grave.
Madilyn had suggested that it was the cemetery’s caretaker who had arranged for the flowers. Roxanne could hardly believe that her suspicion was finally confirmed. It really was Lucian!
“Indeed, I was the one. I stood there and begged her to let me see you again.” Lucian wore a begrudging expression, likely feeling that his actions did not fit with his image as a cold and aloof CEO. Roxanne’s smile deepened. I never expected Lucian to do something like this!
“Mom must’ve watched over us and let us reunite through the three children. I believe she’s always watching over me.” With this thought in mind, Roxanne felt calmer. Mom is always supporting me and on my side. Who cares about what Grant and Winnie say?
The joyous and lively ambiance of a traditional wedding was unparalleled and could not be matched by any other modern wedding.
At half-past three in the morning, Roxanne was already dressed in a classic wedding gown with her face adorned with light makeup. Despite the veil obstructing her view, Roxanne’s excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited Lucian to lift her veil.
Close relatives of the Farwell family had come to lend a hand, filling the multi-story manor with the sounds of cheerful conversation and laughter. The three little children were playing and chasing each other before running into Roxanne’s room.
While Archie and Benny donned festive traditional outfits, Estella wore a beautiful traditional gown. They were chattering excitedly in front of Roxanne. “Mommy, your wedding gown is so pretty. Can I take a look at your face?” Estella asked out of curiosity.
Archie interjected, “No. We cannot remove the veil. Only Daddy can do that.” “Yeah! A traditional wedding has a lot of rituals and ceremonies. That’s why it’s festive and fun!” Benny chimed in. The children, fascinated by the various items used in the rituals, began studying them intently.
When the moment finally arrived, a few female masters of ceremonies went in to escort Roxanne out of the room. They helped her up the wedding carriage and headed straight to the manor.
Starting from the manor, they followed each ritual step by step according to the set schedule. After stepping out of the carriage, Roxanne entered the manor and was greeted by Lucian.
They then exchanged wedding rings, recited the wedding vows, and sealed the deal with a kiss. “Let’s have a toast!” someone exclaimed, hoping to further liven up the atmosphere.
“Time to lead the newlyweds to their room!” the professional masters of ceremonies announced. Every ritual was accompanied by heartfelt blessings, joyful cheers, and thunderous applause from the growing number of relatives and friends who had gathered to witness the wedding.
Lucian could no longer suppress his emotions upon noticing the veil. Despite having been through it once before, why am I still feeling nervous on my wedding day?
Meanwhile, Roxanne remained still, but her heart was filled with anticipation. She felt the moment Lucian lifted her veil would mark the beginning of their life together forever.
Finally, Lucian carefully lifted the veil. As their eyes met, both of them could not help but giggle bashfully. Their gentle gazes locked as they met each other’s eyes.
“We’ve finally completed the rituals!” Lucian exclaimed, looking at Roxanne who was still adorned in her wedding gown, her beauty taking his breath away.
“Yes! The ceremony’s finally over. From now on, I’ll be your wife forever!” Roxanne could not help but feel emotional, her eyes rippling with waves of emotion. Eventually, she fell into the man’s embrace as he reached out to hug her.
Yet, it was not the right time to consummate their marriage as they had another modern- style wedding to attend in the afternoon. Following the master of ceremonies’ requirements, the newlyweds had to stay in the room for a while..
The traditional wedding finally ended when Elias and Sonya, as the elders of the family, completed the remaining ceremonies. With that, the banquet began promptly.
A limited amount of alcohol was served at the event to ensure guests would not overindulge and be unable to attend the modern wedding in the afternoon. The newlyweds, the three young children along with their grandparents, were seated at the main table alongside Jonathan, James, Madilyn, and Lorraine.
They deliberately left a seat vacant to display the bracelet Roxanne had treasured for many years. That bracelet was a gift from her mother, and placing it on the table was a way to symbolize her mother’s presence at the wedding.
Roxanne looked around and glanced at Madilyn, her in-laws, her husband, and her children before turning her attention to the bracelet. Her eyes instantly filled with tears of happiness that she could not hold back.
More guests were invited to the modern wedding in the afternoon, as the open field in the manor was much larger than a soccer field. Countless luxury cars of the world’s top brands arrived one after another.
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