Korbynâs gaze turned icy at Markâs comment.
Juliette, seeing the tension, diverted the conversation towards a pile of gifts.
Addressing Cecilia, she said, âYour dowryâs right there.
And Zoey brought those over earlier today.
â
Among the presents were numerous real estate certificates.
Mark was really giving every penny he owned to Cecilia.
With eyes shimmering with unshed tears, Cecilia softly confided, âThese material things donât matter to me.
â Korbyn, with a snort, retorted, âTo claim indifference towards Markâs money is one thing, but saying you donât care about him, now thatâll be a real noble statement.
â
Her eyes brimming with tears, Cecilia whispered an apology.
Juliette, with a sharp glare at Korbyn, interjected, âWhatâs with this attitude? Theyâre young and in love.
You seemed quite happy with them together.
Why the sudden change of heart?â
Korbynâs scowl deepened as he recounted, âI was unaware of their neglect towards Olivia.
The ordeal with the 12-carat diamond ring must have been distressing.
I canât bear the thought of her suffering since sheâs always been so cherished.
â
Mark, attentive and understanding, gently wiped away Ceciliaâs tears and subtly shielded her.
Apologizing profusely to Korbyn for the oversight regarding Olivia, Mark diligently pacified him.
Eventually, Korbynâs demeanor softened, and he cleared his throat and broached the subject of their wedding.
âSo, when do you plan to marry?â
Though initially considering next year, Mark and Ceciliaâs relationship had blossomed so fully they didnât want to wait.
Mark pondered and then suggested, âHow about December?â
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After a careful discussion, Korbyn and Juliette set the date for December 28th.
After finalizing the plans, Korbyn, noticing Ceciliaâs reddened eyes, gently called her to his side.
He counseled, âYouâre still such a child at heart.
Your mother and I, your brother, and Rena always indulged you.
Now youâre getting married.
Remember, after marriage, mutual understanding is the key.
â
Ceciliaâs voice quivered.
âDad, I understand.
â
Korbynâs affection for Cecilia was deep and unique.
Recalling Markâs affection for Olivia stirred memories of his own devotion to Cecilia.
Her sick nights comforted by his presence, his constant worries about her boyfriends in her teenage years.
Her imminent marriage was a poignant milestone.
Cecilia, embracing Korbyn, acted playfully spoiled.
Korbyn, teary-eyed, reminded, âMake sure to visit us often, even after marriage.
â