The things Stephen did in his work weren''t exactly glorious.

    Tessa stood before Stephen as she looked up at him. Then, she called out softly, "Stephen."

    "I''m here," he replied.

    Her expression became solemn as she said, "Thank you. Thank you for loving me silently all these years. Thank you for allowing me to see through that scumbag''s true colors. Thank you for waiting for me. Thank you for choosing me without hesitation.

    "It''s been so hard for you over the years. From today onward, you won''t be alone anymore. I''ll always be by your side, loving you until the end of my life."

    Stephen''s gaze darkened as emotions surged through him. He gulped, wanting to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat.

    Standing on her tiptoes, Tessa wrapped her arms around Stephen''s neck and kissed him.

    At that moment, his heart melted as he held onto her tightly and returned the kiss.

    ...

    The marriage between the Jacobson family and the Yates family had be Rivertown''s grandest event of the year.

    The area surrounding Lunar Lake was blocked off for several miles, with security guards stationed at every entrance and exit.

    Aside from close family and friends of the two families, almost all of the influential and powerful figures in Rivertown had attended their wedding.

    The sky was clear and bright on the day of. The sunlight shone through the wispy clouds, painting thekefront with beautiful rays of sunshine.

    Below, the surface of theke was calm like a mirror, and leaves wouldnd asionally on it, sending slight ripples across the surface.

    Sienna and Naomi had changed into their bridesmaid gowns as they stood by Tessa''s side.

    When Naomi saw Tessa in her wedding dress, tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I never thought Tess would be the first one to get married. Tess, you have to be happy."

    Sienna''s eyes were also red as she chimed in, saying, "Tess, it''s so wonderful to see you marrying for love."

    Tessa held her best friends'' hands tightly as tears welled up in her eyes. "We all have to be happy together."

    The second Tessa stepped out in her wedding veil, Samuel''s eyes immediately turned red.

    He wiped his tears away and said, "My daughter is all grown up

    You''r

    getting married today,

    can''t bear to let you go." Comme

    MS.

    Tessa hugged Samuel warmly. "Dad, I will always be your daughter."

    The wedding was about to start.

    Tessa ced a hand on Samuel''s arm and slowly walked down the aisle toward Stephen.

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    first

    met.

    He stood at the end of the aisle, looking at her quietly with a gentle smile on his face.

    At that moment, Tessa''s nose tingled, and she felt like she was about to cry.

    It was the day she would wed Stephen. They had endured many hardships throughout the years, and now

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    As melodic music yed in the background, Samuel brought Tessa to Stephen''s

    side and ced her hand into his.

    Stephen gently took her hand and led her toward the wedding officiant.

    Seline, their flower girl, brought them their wedding rings.

    As their friends and family bore witness, Tessa and Stephen recited their vows

    and ced the ring on each other''s fingers.

    The autumn breeze gently rustled the leaves around them, the beautiful sound

    like that of lovers whispering to each other.

    The groom lifted the veil and kissed his bride.

    From that day onward, Tessa and Stephen walked hand in hand as they spent the

    rest of their lives together.

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