"Patrick, please wait a moment."
When Patrick who appeared to be unattainable was getting closer and closer, it was Alice who stood out. While Doris, who had threatened to teach Patrick a lesson, was hiding behind the crowd.
"Aunt Alice." After standing still, Patrick nodded to the manager of the jewelry company next to him.
The manager of the jewelry company immediately lifted a leg and put the two boxes on his thigh. After one of them was opened, the shiny jewelry inside soon stunned the bridesmaids.
Alice could not help but raise her eyebrows as she saw this. Could it be a bribe? She thought.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can accept it." Patrick had an imposing manner as if saying he was wealthy enough while the rest should know how to behave.
Hearing this, the bridesmaids could not help looking at each other. They knew that after receiving the benefits from Patrick, they had to get out of the way and could no longer make trouble. They did not want to let him go so easily, but... the jewelry were really beautiful. They were shining and dazzling, which made them feel like giving a touch!
Noticing that they appeared to be less determined, Alice could not help but cough as a reminder.
While Patrick would not spare her the chance, "If you like it, you can give it a try."
"Can, can I?" Finally, one of the bridesmaids could not help but ask.
The rest took a quick glance and realized that she was the schoolmate who was worried that Amelia would steal the spotlight from her.
"Sure. Pick whichever one you like." said Patrick generously.
"Then... I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, Mr. Patrick!" The bridesmaid stepped forward and hesitated for a while facing the box of beautiful jewelry. Then she picked a luxurious double-circle necklace and could not wait to put it on her neck, asking the other bridesmaids, "Does it look good?"
It was beautiful, of course. But it was not her who looked good, it was the necklace around her neck instead.
The other bridesmaids forced themselves to withdraw their gaze from the necklace while selfreminding that they must be strong-willed.
Before Alice could feel happy, Patrick suddenly turned to gently touch the remaining pieces of jewelry in the box. He said in a sexy yet steady tone, "Are you sure you don't want to give it a try? These are new editions that will only be officially released next year. At present, they are one and only, just like you."
As he said that, Patrick turned his handsome face back. And with his affectionate eyes, it was really irresistible.
As a result, the jewelry box became empty a few seconds later. The ladies were all wearing their picks happily, while Alice suddenly felt a little frustrated.
"Mr. Hopper..." The manager of the jewelry company suddenly had a strange idea of letting Patrick work part-time to sell jewelry.
Patrick glanced at him and said, "Stop hitting on me. You can't afford to hire me."
In the blink of an eye, Alice was the only one left to be defeated.
Patrick said calmly and confidently, "Aunt Alice, you have watched Amy grow up since young. You can't bear to be an obstacle to her happiness, can you?"
Hearing that, Alice subconsciously took a step back.
With that, the doorknob of Amelia's room was exposed.
Patrick smiled and held the doorknob. "Thank you for your support, Aunt Alice."
Alice showed a complicated expression on her face.
With a click, the door opened.
Patrick saw his bride sitting on the bed, with her face under the pure white veil facing him. It was her second time wearing the wedding dress he had specially asked to design. But she was still beautiful enough to suffocate him.
He had been imagining the scene for a long time.
Finally, he felt his dream come true.
Patrick felt a surge of emotions. After achieving his current position, only a few could stir up the waves in his heart. But as long as it concerned Amelia, he would change into a different person, being impatient, impulsive, sensitive, and affectionate...
The bridesmaids started to whisper among one another when they saw he was standing still at the door for a long time.
"Why hasn't Mr. Hopper entered yet?"
"Maybe he was shocked by Amelia's beauty, just like how we did just now."
"I suppose... Mr. Patrick might think that he's in a dream."
In fact, Kimberley was right. Patrick was in a world between dream and reality, so he did not dare to break it easily.
It was not until he looked through the thin veil and saw Amelia's mischievous smile at him did he come back to his senses and go to her. He took a knee beside her and called, "Amy."
Amelia gazed at him for a moment, then softly asked, "How did you come up so quickly?" And he did not seem to be in a mess at all.
She had deliberately softened her tone, which sounded like an unusual affection. After Patrick was obsessed with it for a while, he joked, "Maybe it's because I'm more sincere?"
"Hmm?" Amelia said softly. She probably could never imagine that Patrick had directly broken in with jewels.
All the guests were gathered in the living room. But considering that Amelia was going to bid farewell to her parents, they sensibly did not approach forward.
After sitting on the big sofa, Alice took the photo prepared by the servants in advance. Alice put the photo up and said to Amelia, "Amelia, share the good news to your mother."
Amelia gazed blankly at the frame in Alice's arms. Within the frame was a photo of Petty when she was young. She was so beautiful, so unforgettable.
Tears filled her eyes unconsciously. Amelia met the eyes in the photo, and said after controlling her feelings fora while, "Mom, thank you for raising me. I will never forget your fostering."
Then, Amelia and Patrick kneeled in front of Alice and bowed to her and Petty in the photo. After that, they took the tea handed over by the servant and served it to Alice together.
Alice covered her mouth, sobbing while holding the frame with the other hand.
At the moment, the surrounding was quiet. As any joke would be extremely disrespectful to the departed.
After drinking the tea from Patrick and Amelia,
Alice handed two thick red packets to them and said, 'Amelia, Patrick, may you entangle each other with love, care for each other and share the bitterness and happiness of life together."
Amelia and Patrick both nodded.
"Alright, you may leave." Alice said with a smile after wiping away her tears.
Although Alice did not say it, Patrick had understood some emotions from her eyes. He solemnly promised, "Don't worry, Aunt Alice. I will care for Amy up to the day I die."
"Mr. Hopper!" Amelia blurted out. How could he mention death on their big day!
Patrick smiled at her comfortingly, picked her up again, and turned to the gate.
The others also regained their cheer and laughter.
Just as Patrick's team who came to pick up the bride was walking out, they saw a person suddenly breaking into the gate. He looked very nervous, as if he was afraid of missing out on the most important event of his life.
Hearing the movement, Amelia looked up subconsciously, "Milton?"
Milton looked at her at a loss of words for a moment. Then he approached them while holding a gift. His handsome face was filled with regret.
"Sorry, Amelia! When I was about to get in, I found the road being blocked by wedding cars, so I was delayed!"

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