Joelleâs voice was steady, resonant with a motherâs resolve.
âIâm only here to find my son. Help me, and Iâll ensure no harm comes to you.â
Her words seemed to reach him.
âI really donât know.â
âThen who do you deliver the letters to?â
âI just call a number and read the letters aloud. Iâve never heard the other personâs voice. I donât know if itâs Wade.â
âAnd the number?â
He rattled off a series of digits. Callan quickly dialed it into his phone, but the number led nowhere, its origin cloaked in mystery.
The trail went cold, leaving Joelle overwhelmed by frustration and fear for Rylandâs safety. She swayed slightly, on the verge of collapse.
âJoelle.â Adrian stepped forward, his support unwavering, and scooped Joelle into his arms.
âDonât lose heart. Once weâre married, weâll redouble our efforts. With Chris as leverage, Wade will have to surface.â
The lovely weather on the day of Katherine and Shawnâs wedding perfectly set the scene for the special event.
It was held in an ancient castle on the outskirts of Illerith, adding an elegant touch to the ceremony. Everything went according to plan, though Katherineâs wedding dress needed some adjustments due to her pregnancy. Luckily, the final fitting was completed just in time.
Katherine stood beside Shawn, clutching a gorgeous bouquet, and gently patted his shoulder. It was the first time Shawn had seen her in her wedding dress, and he was utterly captivated. He had imagined this moment countless times, but nothing compared to the magnificence before his eyes.
Katherine gazed at him, her smileâthe most beautiful in the worldâfilling his heart with profound joy. Her dress fit snugly around her growing belly, smooth without a single wrinkle.
On this day, the love of his life and the mother of his child would officially be his wife. Overwhelmed by the thought, Shawn cleared his throat as tears welled in his eyes. As they fell down his cheeks, he looked away and covered his face with one hand.
Katherine had promised not to ruin her makeup, but she couldnât help crying when she saw him in tears. Cupping Shawnâs face, she tenderly wiped his cheeks.
âStop crying. Youâll jinx the happy vibes!â she teased.
Shawn nodded, wiping his cheeks, and joked, âI was just thinking about your dress. It must have cost a fortune!â
Katherine laughed, also wiping away her tears.
âDo you want to back out now?â she asked with a playful smile.
âOf course not! Youâre worth more than the most expensive dress in the world!â Shawn replied earnestly.
Aurora, in her adorable little dress, walked down the aisle as both the ring bearer and flower girl.
With rose petals floating around them, Shawn composed himself and knelt on one knee when it was time for the vows.
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