Chapter 2026: Preparation
After a night of hustling,
The group finally returned to the holiday villa.
Kane said to Joyce, “You guys rest, I’ll go back to the control room to keep watch. I’ve got a recliner, so if I get tired, I can rest. Sis, don’t worry.”Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
Joyce smiled, “You came to attend a wedding, not to work shifts. How can I let you stay up all night and sleep in the control room?”
“What’s the big deal? Do you remember back when we were doing development work, staying up for several nights without sleep. Sis, I’m young, it’s no big deal.” Kane patted Anderson, “You, young man, should go back to sleep. No need to learn bad habits like staying up late.”
Anderson rolled his eyes, “Got it, so naggy.”
Cecelia pulled Anderson to her side, “Alright, I’ll take him back to rest first. Luther, handle the rest. Make sure to send Elsa away before daybreak and keep the news under wraps.”
“Understood.” Luther nodded.
After everyone left,
Luther instructed Aaron on a few things one by one.
Joyce had been waiting by the side for Luther.
After finishing his instructions, Luther gently embraced Joyce, “You go back and rest first, there’s still some time before daybreak. You can get some more sleep. Once the makeup artist and stylist arrive, you won’t be able to rest anymore.”
“I’m not sleepy, how could I possibly fall asleep again?” Joyce smiled, “I’ll stay here with you. I can’t sleep alone when you’re not done yet.”
“Alright. Then I’ll hurry.” Luther nodded.
He quickly arranged everything in an orderly manner.
After everything was arranged, he took Joyce in his arms, “Let’s go, everything is taken care of. Let’s go back and rest.”
“Okay.” Joyce nodded.
Back in the room,
Luther checked the time, set an alarm, and could still sleep for more than two hours. It was enough for him.
He held Joyce in front of him, then lay back against the bed. He gently stroked her smooth back until he heard her even breathing. Seeing that she had fallen asleep.
He himself lay down, closed his eyes to rest, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders, and with his darling wife in his arms, he relaxed a lot. Soon, he entered deep sleep.
The next day,
When the daylight was completely bright, the cell phone alarm rang.
Luther abruptly opened his eyes and quickly turned off the phone.
In his arms, Joyce was still maintaining the position from last night, nestled in his arms, peacefully sleeping. Rarely, the alarm did not wake her up. He hesitated to wake her up, so he let her sleep a few more minutes.
The sunlight leaked through the curtains, shining into her hair, her lush hair gleaming with moisture. He couldn’t help but reach out and stroke her soft hair. Though not bound by formality, today, he was going to announce to the world that she was his wife, for the rest of his life. Putting his mark on her.
Thinking of this, the curve of his mouth rose. He felt particularly content inside.
Now, waking up every morning and seeing her lying beside him, asleep, was the happiest thing for him. It should be like this from now on.
Joyce felt the movement under her, and she gently opened her eyes.
Seeing Luther already up.
She asked, “Did the alarm ring?”
“Yes.” Luther replied softly.
Joyce quickly propped herself up against his chest, “Why didn’t you wake me up? The morning time is already quite tight.”
She scolded.
Turning away from her face, Luther kissed her lips lightly, not daring to deepen the kiss, fearing it would get out of hand.
“Seeing how soundly you were asleep, I didn’t have the heart to wake you up.”
Cupping her face, he kissed her cheeks.
“Alright, get up. If you don’t get up soon, I bet the kids will come to call us.”
Just as Luther finished speaking.
Knocks on the door have already sounded.
“Bam, bam, bam!” It was Iris’s voice, “Daddy, Mommy, why are you still lazing in bed? Hurry up and change your clothes!”
Joyce was speechless, rubbing her forehead, Iris had slept soundly until dawn, naturally, she was the most energetic. She came early in the morning to urge them.
Luther got up and opened the door.
Iris ran in, looking particularly excited, “Hurry up, the wedding team people have already arrived. They’re all waiting in Central Hall. There are so many people!”
“Got it. What about your brother, is he up yet?” Joyce put on a coat and got up from the bed.
“No, forget it. He’s like a dead pig, lying in bed and can’t be woken up, I pushed him, but he refuses to get up.” Iris complained.
Joyce chuckled, “Alright, don’t bother him. Boys are simple, and don’t need makeup. Let him sleep a little longer.”
Yesterday, Anderson was tossing and turning all night, after all, he was a child, it would be strange if he wasn’t sleepy now.
“Okay, but hurry up. I’ll go to Central Hall first.”
After a while, Joyce and Luther went to the restaurant to have some breakfast, then came to Central Hall.
Cecelia was already waiting at Central Hall.
The wedding team people had almost filled the entire Central Hall. Dozens of racks were hung with clothes that everyone would change into today, as well as jewelry, bouquets, and so on.
Seeing Joyce, Cecelia pointed to the racks, “Jane, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Powell have already taken turns to change into their clothes. Their clothes are the same, easy to distinguish. Wilson and Cullen’s clothes, they’ve taken them. When it’s time, the children will also get changed, I’ll go with them to the ceremonial hall.”
“Luther, have your mom and sister’s clothes been sent over?” Joyce asked.
“Yes. They were already sent over yesterday.” Luther nodded, arranging Jacqueline and Shelly on the other side of the holiday village as he didn’t want them to be involved in the family’s affairs. Too many people could disrupt the plans.
Iris shouted, “Daddy, Mommy, look, do I look good?”
At this moment, Iris came out after changing into her clothes. She was wearing a pure white dress, a light lace chiffon that felt misty, giving her a dreamy feel, as if she were enveloped in a cloud of smoke. A large bow on the back, paired with butterfly hair accessories on her head. She looked like a little fairy.
“Wow!” Joyce exclaimed, “Where did this little fairy come from? So beautiful.”
Iris spun around, clapping excitedly, “Really? I think I look beautiful too.”
She wore white leather shoes on her feet, matching perfectly.
Additionally, a white calf leather handbag and a string of cold white Australian pearls around her neck, both ethereal and elegant.