Chapter 668:
âNo!â Gabrielaâs defiant little shout rang out again.
Bryan furrowed his brows as an idea sparked. He pulled his phone from his pocket and offered it to Gabriela.
âHow about you play with Daddyâs phone, sweetie?â Without even glancing at it, Gabriela swatted the phone away. It landed on the bed and bounced dangerously close to the edge.
Normally, Gabriela loved playing with phones, but today was different. She shifted from standing on Eileenâs lap to sitting, clinging tightly to Eileenâs neck as if afraid someone would take her mommy away.
Ruby, unable to stand it anymore, stepped forward. âGabriela, sweetheart, your Daddy and Mommy are getting married. Mommyâs not getting any younger, and this is something we have to do. Can you be a good girl and let this happen?â
Eileen raised an eyebrow. Could Gabriela even grasp that concept?
Eileen frowned and locked into the little girlâs soulful eyes, saying, âIf Mommy and Daddy get married, weâll all be together. Youâll have a home with both of us.â
She gently stroked Gabrielaâs cheek. âIf you donât let Mommy get married, does that mean you donât want Daddy?â
Gabriela turned to Bryan, her little face scrunched, pouting her lips.
Ruby dangled a piece of candy enticingly in front of Gabriela. âLook, sweetie, Grandma has a piece of candy for you.â
Gabrielaâs eyes lit up. She reached for the candy and sat beside Eileen.
With Rubyâs distraction working its magic, she gave Bryan a discreet nod, signaling him to proceed.
galnÏvÑðµs.ð¬ð¸m â your update hub Josue had hired an emcee to add some lightheartedness during the traditional wedding customs. Neither Eileen nor Bryan was very familiar with these traditions, so the extra guidance was a welcome touch.
âNow, Mr. Dawson, you may kiss the bride!â The emceeâs voice boomed with excitement, electrifying the atmosphere.
Bryan leaned forward, gently cupping Eileenâs face. His eyes sparkled with love and anticipation.
Just as Bryan was about to kiss Eileen, Gabriela planted a kiss on Eileenâs cheek before he could. The crowd erupted in laughter.
After that, Gabriela tried to push Bryan away, her chubby little hand firmly planted on Eileenâs face, blocking any further attempts for a kiss.
Thwarted by his own daughter, Bryan had no choice but to give in. He stepped back with a chuckle. Eventually, Ruby swooped in and coaxed Gabriela out of the room.
Eileen sighed, preparing to lift the hem of her dress and walk when she felt a strong arm wrap around her waist. Before she knew it, Bryan had lifted her into his arms.
Eileen looked up and stared at Bryanâs determined jawline. She could even feel his fingertips tightening.
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