After stepping out of the apartment, Josiah offered a heartfelt farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, then scooped up Amiee and headed
over to the James residence.
At the James residence, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Jonathan, Charlie, and the rest were all gathered, eagerly
awaiting the arrival of the bride's party. Jonathan, making a point of not being a groomsman, ensured that Estelle was right by his
side, claiming his place next to her.
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Carson, having captured Josiah's heartfelt proposal on video, shared it with their group chat, setting the stage for a good-natured
ribbing upon Josiah's return.
Jonathan, steering clear of the playful chaos, led Estelle aside and handed her a bowl of sweet osmanthus-flavored dumplings. "You
must be famished after getting up so early and hardly eating anything," he said, blowing gently on a dumpling before feeding it to
her.
Estelle nibbled on the dumpling, savoring the sweet, osmanthus-infused taste. "I'm okay, not too hungry," she replied after
enjoying a couple more.
Setting the bowl aside, Jonathan frowned at Estelle's light bridesmaid dress, questioning, "Why did Josiah decide on a winter
wedding?"
Raising an eyebrow, Estelle teased, "Weren't you the one who once wanted a winter wedding?"
Basking in the sunlight, Jonathan's handsfeatures softened. "Our wedding would be different, of course!"
Estelle clasped his hand reassuringly. "Don't worry, the car ride here was warm enough."
Jonathan nodded, then added, "Keep a distance from the groomsmen later. I've arranged for a change of clothes for you right after
the ceremony."
Estelle's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Are you the one who arranged that?"
"No need forto intervene there!” lonathan gently touched her hair. his voice tender. "Even thouah we didn't have a traditional
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