Chapter 706


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    "Cheers to the newlyweds," Merritt toasted, lifting his ss 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, congrattions on your wedding!"


    Nelly and Gregory were old acquaintances, so her presence wasn''t a surprise.


    Christine and Merritt were thick as thievestely, too preupied to bother with Dailey.


    Thankfully, they weren''t about to start a brawl at our wedding.


    Still, catching glimpses of Dailey''s stoic face did stir some concern within me.


    Yet, with everyone gathered, I raised my ss in a polite gesture, "Thank you."


    Nelly sipped her drink, offering me a slight smile, "Hang tight, I''ll go rescue Greg for you. We can''t have your wedding night dyed, especially with Dai just getting over his cold. It''s killing two birds with one stone."


    Herst 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,pletely ignoring Nelly''s departure.


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    "Honey," the end of the reception drew near, and Gregory''s friends finally allowed him some freedom.


    He wrapped his arms around me from behind, his breath warm against my ear causing me to squirm away slightly.


    "I''ve had too much to drink; I''m all over the ce," he murmured, nuzzling into my neck. "Can we go home now, 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.


    rence, having overindulged, was carried off, while drivers were arranged for his mother and Adah back to the Ford and Ferguson.


    estates. Lucius took charge


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    driving my mother and the kids home.


    Feeling the awkward tension, I spoke up, "Thanks, everyone, for all your hard work making our wedding special. Let''s all catch our breath


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    and meet for dinner tomont


    I''ll send out the details once we''ve settled on a time and ce."


    "It''s gettingte; you should all get some rest."


    Turning to Christine, I offered, "I can give you a lift on my way."Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Merritt intervened, "Let me drive Chris; I''ve not had a drink."


    Considering it for a moment, I looked to Christine for her preference.


    Christine, who had only lightly sipped her drink throughout the evening, nced at Merritt and waved off my offer, "Don''t worry about us. Merritt and I have ns. 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 Come with me, and


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    bring Merritt..."


    "Let''s head home, Mrs. Ford," Gregory finally dropped the act, guiding me towards our car.


    He instructed the driver to start, and as I looked back worriedly, he gently turned my face forward. "They''re adults."


    "But are you sure?" I countered.


    Gregory smiled reassuringly, "Let them sort it out. We''ve got our own matters to attend to."