is quickly expressed her gratitude. âThank you very much, Father. The gifts are too generous!â
âNot at all!â Robert smiled. âThis is only the first meeting gift. I still want to give my grandson and granddaughter an island each! Each island is a city under our jurisdiction, and Emmaâs four boys will each have one too.â
An island city for each child? Thatâs too extravagant! Doris was shocked.
Standing at the back, Jennie nearly passed out from what she just heard.
Doris and her children have certainly hit the jackpot this time! The gifts are even more extravagant than those of any prestigious family in Struyria! At most, theyâd gift mansions, but to think the Adelmar family would give away several islands just like this!
In the evening, Robert arranged a grand banquet to warmly welcome his daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
Dawn Manor was beautifully lit, resembling a scene from a fairy tale.
As the banquet reached its peak of enjoyment, Robert proposed that Waylon and Doris hold their wedding that day, allowing the entire Adelmar Archipelago to celebrate joyously for a few days.
Emmeline and Abel both thought it was a great idea, and Jennie also enthusiastically agreed.
For her younger sister to marry such a world-class powerhouse, she felt like she was living in a dream.
Although her sister and Waylon had already gotten their marriage certified, she thought she could only be put to ease after they held a wedding ceremony and publicized their marriage.
After a momentâs ponder, Robert suggested, âHave Ben and Janie come back too. The celebration can be grander if the brothers hold a joint wedding.â
âThat would be awesome,â Emmeline said with joy. âIâll call Ben and Janie right away.â
âYou and Abel too,â Robert added. âWeâll hold a wedding ceremony for you three! Haha, receiving daughters-in-law and marrying off my daughter! This sure is worth celebrating!â
Emmeline blushed slightly, realizing that her master had included her in the celebration plans.
âI think itâs a great idea,â Waylon said. âEmma and Abel already had a wedding in Strayria, but that canât count since itâs to get Abelâs antidote. We should just hold a wedding ceremony on Adelmar Island altogether! Itâll be a grand celebration.â
Emmeline held Abelâs hand and whispered to him, âWhat do you say, Hubby?â
âLetâs do it!â Abel said. âIt has always been my wish to give you a complete wedding. Iâll check in with the guys at Staniue right away. Whatever dowry you want, weâll send it over!â
âEmma, Abel, Rosaline chimed in. âYour father and I think itâs a good idea too. Letâs hold the wedding.
again. Weâll have the dowry sent over from Struyria.â
âNo need,â Emmeline said. âYou guys have already given me the dowry. We can skip that part this time.â
âThat wonât do,â Lewis argued. âIt was done in haste the last time. We have to make it up this time.â
âLetâs just do as Mom and Dad say, Emma,â Abel said. âI will give you a lavish wedding!â
âOkay!â Emmeline nodded happily. âThank you, hubby. Thank you, Mom and Dad!â
Two days later, Benjamin and Janie returned to Adelmar Island, and with good newsâJanie was pregnant.
Everyone was overjoyed. Emmeline, even more delighted, held Janieâs hand. âJanie, you and Ben sure have been through fire and water to reach a happy ending. Youâre pregnant again. How wonderful. This time, you have to be very careful. Youâre conceiving a child of Adelmar Island.â
Janie blushed and said shyly, âI know, Iâll be extra careful. Benjamin is being very attentive too, not letting me do anything and making sure I rest peacefully in Glenbrook.â
âBen sure has come around,â Emmeline said with a smile. âHeâs grown more attentive toward you.â
âYou can say that again,â Janie agreed, her long lashes lowered. âI used to think he was aloof, but now I see. heâs actually warm and caring inside.â
âThatâs right.â Emmeline laughed. âBenâs true nature is finally showing. Heâs a gentle and caring person!â
âWhat are you saying behind my back, Emma?â
As they were talking, a tall and elegant figure approached-it was Benjamin. He was dressed in a black suit, and his once aloof and cold demeanor now had a touch of refinement. His gaze was not as icy, and a warm smile reached his eyes.
âBen, Emmeline greeted with a chuckle. âI was just telling her how much youâve improved. Would you like to hear?â