Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 549

Chapter 549

While waiting for the bride and groom to enter, everyone else kept themselves busy.

Mary and Lucas, seated at their table, could see Hank from a distance.

Hank was sitting with his classmates from the Traditional Medicine Department at Regalwood University. Today, He had reverted to his usual humble appearance and was happily chatting with his friends.

Mary, having seen Hank in this guise before, occasionally glanced over at him. “Can I go over and say hello?”

Lucas quickly pulled her back. “Just sit quietly. Today is a special day with many eyes watching. Don’t risk it. It’s fine to look at Arthur, but hold off on acknowledging Hank for now.”

Mary nodded, understanding the importance of discretion on such a day, and quietly waited for the bride and groom to appear.

The Walton family was also present, having received an invitation from Phoebe. Cora glanced in the direction of Arthur and Tristan. “Stella, aren’t you going to toast Arthur?”

Stella wanted to, but with so many people around, she feared it might be seen as inappropriate. Moreover, this wasn’t the right occasion for such a gesture, as it might come off as lacking decorum.

Sensing Stella’s hesitation, Lydia smiled, “Grandma, this isn’t the right occasion. Let’s just sit and enjoy. Opportunities come to those who wait, but there’s no rush.”

Cora, a straightforward woman with a military background, was about to argue when Jagger intervened, “Lydia is right. Let’s just watch.”

Meanwhile, on the Muller family’s side, Warren spoke to Seraphina and Jason. “Seeing Cherise like this puts my mind at ease. Jason, your mother and I have decided to return abroad. With your grandfather gone and Cherise married, there’s nothing holding us here.”

Jason nodded. “So, you won’t come back for my wedding?”

Seraphina playfully slapped his shoulder. “You rascal, didn’t you say you and Xenia would be lifelong partners, just dating and not marrying? If you’re getting married, let us know in advance so we can change our plans.”

Jason just smiled without saying anything.

Marlon, Trent, Berenger, Liam, and Edmund, all friends from Saphira Village, sat together at a table.

Marlon spoke with satisfaction, “The little girl we watched grow up is finally getting married. Now we can rest easy.”

Trent agreed, “Indeed. I care for Cherise more than my own grandchildren. Seeing her get married makes me so happy! Today, we must have a few drinks to celebrate!”

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

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The makeup artist, relieved by Cherise’s kind words, nodded repeatedly. “Yes, it’s almost time. Let me help you out.”