Chapter 330 - I'm Willing

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In of the hotel room of one of the prestigious hotel in L City…

Edith leaned on the chair with her eyes closed as the makeup artist was working on the makeup on her eyes. She has been sitting on the chair for two hours and her waist was getting a little sore. Moreover, the little guy in her stomach was a little active as if he was excited to join in the wedding. 

A knock was heard coming from the outside. Hazel, who was sitting on the sofa with a book in her hand slid down and walked over to the door. "Who is it?"

The assistant who was in the room, accompanied Hazel to open the door. Lily entered the room with a big smile on her face and exchanged polite greetings with the assistant. She shifted her eyes to Hazel and her eyes brightened at the sight of Hazel in her dusty rose tulle dress. Her hair was styled into a low ponytail and a flowery crown rested on top of her hair.

"Hazel, you look like a princess," Lily said.

The little girl laughed happily. "Today, I'm a flower girl."

"You're the cutest flower girl today." Lily nodded. "Alex is in the banquet hall with his little sister. Would you like to see him?"

Hazel thought about it for a moment before she spoke, "Later. I still wanted to stay and look at Auntie Edith in her dress."

"Auntie Edith still hasn't worn her dress yet?"

Hazel shook her head. "She's still doing her make-up."

The two of them walked into the room together and the moment Lily saw Edith sitting on the chair, a loud gasp escaped her. 

"Oh my god! Edith Qian, you look beautiful!" Lily spoke as she came closer. She began to inspect the makeup on Edith's face and nodded, giving the makeup artist her approval.

Her make-up was delicate, her cheek was rosy and her lips were moist and pink. At this time, her face was brimming with radiance. Her long hair was styled into a half up and half down with soft curls. A few small, white flowers were weaved into her hair, giving her a romantic air.

"You're here." Edith smiled when she saw her friend. "I thought that you might not be able to come."

"Nonsense. You're my best friend. Of course, I have to come and give you my support."

Edith scanned her surroundings and was surprised to see that Lily had come alone. "Where's your little girl?"

A couple of months ago, Lily finally gave birth to a baby girl. Although Lily was very happy now that she will have a daughter to play dress-up with, the newborn baby was a little too sticky and would always cry at night. Fortunately, Ethan had employed an auntie to look after the baby, or else, Lily thought that she might go crazy.

"She's with her father," Lily said. "Alex is looking after her, she'll behave."

Among everyone in their family, the He family's little princess would listen to her brother the most. The first time Alex had seen his little sister, he was a little disappointed that she was not as cute as he had imagined.

Fortunately, as time passed by, the little girl's skin was no longer as wrinkly as it was on the day she was born. Seeing that his sister had grown cuter, Alex was satisfied and he had willingly volunteered to look after her.

The two friends chatted as the make-up artist continued to do her job. After half an hour, she announced that her makeup was done and Edith stepped into her wedding dress.

Lily helped to pull the zip behind her and Edith turned around to look into the mirror. Her breath stuck in her throat the moment she saw herself. "Lily," Edith called her name.

"Yes?"

Edith laughed as she shook both hands. "I'm nervous."

…

When Edith walked towards the banquet hall, her grandfather was waiting for her in front of the door along with the wedding planner and Hazel. Edith halted when she saw her anxious grandfather in his suit. It was the first time she had seen him dressed like that and she was a little stunned.

As if noticing that someone was watching him, Mike turned around and gasped when he saw his granddaughter standing in front of him. Suddenly, Mike felt his eyes grew hot and her nose sour. His baby girl was getting married and he could not contain his emotion.

The last time, his daughter, Rachel only got herself a wedding certificate with her husband. They did not manage to have a wedding before her husband died. Therefore, this will be Mike's first time to walk someone into the hall.

"Grandpa…" Edith walked over to him and her grandfather pulled her into his embrace.

"Don't cry," Mike coaxed. "Let's not ruin your make-up."

Edith giggled at his words.

"I still cannot believe that I'll have to hand you over to Neil," Mike said. He took a deep breath and exhaled loudly. "If your parents are still alive, they would be happy for you."

As Mike continued to coax his granddaughter, the wedding planner walked over to tell everyone to get into places. As soon as the music was played, Hazel walked into the banquet hall carrying a basket of flowers in her hand.

When the wedding planner gave her the cue to enter, Edith took a deep breath and held on to her grandfather's arms as they both entered the hall. Around them, were her close family and friends. Fresh flowers in soft pink and white were decorated in her left and right. The banquet hall was decorated prettily, giving off a romantic feeling, but at this time, Edith could not look away from the man who was waiting for her at the end of the aisle.

Various thoughts came into her mind as she walked this short distance from the door to her husband. 

The first time she met Neil, Edith would never guess that she would soon fall for him. The man was someone who would rarely put a smile on his face. He was cold and people would call him an iceblock behind his back. But after living together with him during her time as Hazel's caretaker, Edith found out that this man could be a warm person to the people he cared about.

At the beginning of their relationship, Edith merely wanted to give herself a chance. He liked her and she liked him. After the two get together for a while, Edith found that her feelings towards him only grew.

All the small things that he does for her, even his smile and the way he made love to her… everything made her love him even more. Every time she turned to look at this man, her heart would thump loudly as if it was about to burst. 

Neil swallowed when he saw his bride entered the hall. At this time, Edith was wearing an A-line wedding dress. The bodice was full of lace, and the tulle skirt was hiding her bulging stomach. Neil found himself in dazed as he watched her taking slow steps towards him.

With Edith, Neil had learned a lot of things. He was clueless the first few months that he had to live with Hazel. However, it was this woman who had taught him how to be… warm.

Living with her, Neil began to lower his guard, and soon, he had let her into his life and his heart. Neil could not remember when was the moment that he started to fall for Edith. Perhaps, it was on the day that she had given him a drunk confession, or perhaps it was earlier than that. 

Neil met her at the stairs and Mike spoke a few words to remind him to take good care of his only granddaughter. It was only after Neil had given his promise that Mike was willing to hand his granddaughter over to him.

The moment he held her hands, Neil stared into her eyes and was mesmerized upon seeing her face up close. "Edith Qian?"

"Huh?" Edith flashed him an anxious smile and asked, "Neil? What's wrong?"

Neil leaned forward and whispered, "The moment we stepped onto the stage. The moment we say yes, you can never back down or regret."

Edith let out a chuckle. "We already have a marriage certificate and the child will come out in a few months."

Neil let out a light laugh. "Even so, are you willing to accompany me in this lifetime until we both get old?" His eyes were looking into hers as if searching for the answer.

Her heartbeat accelerated as Edith continued to look into his. In his eyes, Edith could see the reflection of herself and a thought came to her mind. At this time, Edith knew that as long as she stayed by his side, this man would do anything that he can to protect her and make her happy. 

Tightening her grip against his, Edith then answered, "I'm willing."

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