Sitting in the car to the hotel, Yun Ya received a call from Qin Du. Since the last time he left at the cinema, Yun Ya hadn’t seen him again, but some emotions are like that, they don’t grow distant just because of a long absence. She had lived abroad with Qin Du for ten years, and their relationship was no different from that of siblings. "Yun Ya, come over for dinner tonight. It’s been a while since Miaomiao returned, and I haven’t seen him yet. Coincidentally, Dad is also coming back tonight, so let’s get together," Qin Du said warmly. Yun Ya’s eyes flashed: "All right, I’ll bring Miaomiao with me in the evening." After hanging up the phone, Yun Ya’s gaze turned to the scenery outside the car window. It seemed that Uncle Qin was in a hurry to close the net, wanting to see her at this time– was he seeking the opinion of his biological daughter? Yun Ya thought of something and called Ji Die. Ji Die lived alone, and life was inevitably a bit lonely, so she had signed up for a yoga class. Even though she was approaching forty, she had recently developed a slim waistline and improved her figure considerably, which also increased her confidence substantially. "Aunt Die, are you doing anything tonight?" "Nothing, what’s going on, missy?" In fact, she had a yoga class that evening, but she lied subconsciously since the young lady’s question clearly indicated something was up. "Wait for me at home, I’ll come pick you up later tonight." Without saying anything else, she hung up the phone. Bai Ran’s wedding wasn’t going to invite too many people, basically all of them were close relatives and friends, and the media weren’t invited. This was Bai Ran’s wish, as she didn’t want too much fanfare. Yun Ya’s arrival made Ning Qinghua very unhappy, as she was already quite displeased with the idea of her son marrying a much older, divorced woman. And now the ex-husband’s daughter coming to the wedding– what was this, a slap in the face? Yun Ya sat in the front row of the audience seats with Yun Miao, ignoring Ning Qinghua’s gaze completely. Ning Qinghua narrowed her eyes; the girl was quite pretty, especially her presence, unforgettable. Yun Ya sat there quietly, attracting numerous gazes from the crowd, both good and bad, all of which she handled with composure. Yun Miao was somewhat afraid of crowded places and felt restless, twisting his body from time to time. Yun Ya reassuringly patted the back of his hand and turned to smile at Yun Miao, which gradually calmed him down. Ye Feng stood in a corner of the venue, his gaze scanning the area. Gradually, sweat began to bead on his forehead. Please, you must appear... Backstage, Bai Ran, in a white wedding dress, both stunning and enchanting, held a bouquet. Taking a deep breath at the prompt of the emcee, she slowly opened the door in front of her. A red carpet stretched from her feet to the far end, where a man in a suit and polished shoes stood. If enduring so much suffering was for the sake of meeting you, I would relish it. A smile curled on her lips, and she walked towards him step by step to the sound of music. Yun Ya watched Bai Ran in her pure white wedding gown and remembered the day, ten years ago, when Bai Ran married Yun Shen. The wedding dress then was more luxurious, more dreamlike, yet it wasn’t as beautiful as today’s. Marrying the one you love is the most beautiful interpretation of marriage. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelꜰire.net Yun Ya watched silently and slowly lifted the corners of her mouth into a smile. Aunt Bai, I wish you eternal happiness. Ning Qinglin, in a finely tailored black suit, his features handsome and his demeanor refined and elegant, smiled and stretched out his hand towards Bai Ran. She returned the smile and slowly placed her hand, covered in a white lace glove, into his. With a gentle pull, she stood before him. The emcee’s steady voice floated through the microphone to every corner of the venue, leading the couple through their final vows. "Now, please exchange rings," said the emcee. A pair of children walked over and handed the ring box to the couple. As they were about to slide the wedding rings onto each other’s fingers– a symbol of clinging hearts– the music abruptly stopped, replaced by the cry of a child, "Mommy... save me, wuwu...." Bai Ran’s hand trembled, and the ring box "clacked" as it fell to the ground. She quickly looked around: "Xi’er..." Ning Qinglin’s expression darkened; it was Bai Xi’s voice. A feeling of dread filled him as he gently comforted Bai Ran and shot Ning Zihuan a look from the stage. The sudden cry of a child disrupted the wedding, and the guests looked at each other, bewildered, wondering what had happened. Only then did Bai Ran feel that something was amiss. It had been her plan to walk down the aisle holding Bai Xi’s hand, a decision made after discussion with Ning Qinglin. Just as the wedding was about to start, Bai Xi had suddenly complained of a stomachache, insisting on going to the bathroom. With so many guests waiting, she couldn’t be absent at that time, so she had tasked a staff member to take Bai Xi to the restroom. Listening to that familiar crying voice, Bai Ran’s heart sank. Something had happened to Xi’er... Yun Ya slowly lowered her gaze, knowing that today’s wedding wouldn’t be peaceful. What was destined to come would finally arrive. Aunt Bai, do you remember what you once said? But I remember, and you will eventually regret it. Yun Ya’s lips curled into an almost imperceptible faint smile, a trace of mockery in her eyes.