NovelEnglishChapter 706 "Cheers to the newlyweds," Merritt toasted, lifting his glass towards me. I barely had a chance to respond when another familiar voice chimed in, "Sister, best wishes on your new journey." Before I could turn to Merritt, Nelly's voice reached me, "Mrs. Ford, congratulations on your wedding!" Nelly and Gregory were old acquaintances, so her presence wasn't a surprise.
Christine and Merritt were thick as thieves lately, too preoccupied to bother with Dailey.
Thankfully, they weren't about to start a brawl at our wedding.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStill, catching glimpses of Dailey's stoic face did stir sconcern within me.
Yet, with everyone gathered, I raised my glass in a polite gesture, "Thank you." Nelly sipped her drink, offeringa slight smile, "Hang tight, I'll go rescue Greg for you. We can't have your wedding night delayed, especially with Dai just getting over his cold. It's killing two birds with one stone." Her last words seemed to carry the most weight, though I didn't delve further, simply replying, "Thanks for the help." "It's no trouble at all." As Nelly left, my gaze shifted towards Christine, who was busy feeding Merritt, completely ignoring Nelly's departure.
"Honey," the end of the reception drew near, and Gregory's friends finally allowed him sfreedom.
He wrapped his arms aroundfrom behind, his breath warm against my ear causingto squirm away slightly. "I've had too much to drink; I'm all over the place," he murmured, nuzzling into my neck. "Can we go hnow, love?" His plea sounded suspiciously feigned.
But with everyone well-fed and merry, I supported Gregory to a seat before joining my mom and his mother in seeing the guests off.
Soon, it was just me, Gregory, Dailey, Christine, Nelly, and Merritt left.
Clarence, having overindulged, was carried off, while drivers were arranged for his mother and Adah back to the Ford and Ferguson. estates. Lucius took charge of driving my mother and the kids home.
ovel Feeling the awkward tension, I spoke up, "Thanks, everyone, for all your hard work making our wedding special. Let's all catch our breath and meet for dinner tomonight. I'll send out the details once we've settled on a tand place." "It's getting late; you should all get srest." Turning to Christine, I offered, "I can give you a lift on my way." Merritt intervened, "Letdrive Chris; I've not had a drink." Considering it for a moment, I looked to Christine for her preference.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChristine, who had only lightly sipped her drink throughout the evening, glanced at Merritt and waved off my offer, "Don't worry about us. Merritt and I have plans. You two head home." Catching Dailey's visibly upset expression, I sensed trouble if Gregory and I left. Reluctantly, tried, "I've got something to discuss with you, Christine. Cwith me, and bring Merritt..." en
"Let's head home, Mrs. Ford," Gregory finally dropped the act guidinge towards bur car.
He instructed the driver to start, and as I looked back worriedly, he gently turned my face forward. "They're En.
adults." "But are you sure?" I countered.
Gregory smiled reassuringly, "Let them sort it out. We've got oudwh matters to attend to."
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