Chapter 26

I agreed. That night, I had someone bring Eugene a wedding invitation and some candy. He unwrapped it and slipped it into his mouth. It felt like it had been forever since he'd last tasted something sweet. … There were many guests on the wedding day. Even Professor Watts and the other researchers, who were supposed to be on break, came. Professor Watts patted Ezra's shoulder excitedly. "I never would've expected you to be the one to sweep Nerissa off her feet! Good on you, you lucky bastard!" The other researchers also teased us. I looked at Ezra, who stood beside me in his black tuxedo. My heart was almost overflowing with bliss and satisfaction. After the ceremony started, I walked down the aisle with my hand in Dad's. I took step after step in Ezra's direction. Dad placed my hand in Ezra's and said, "I'll leave my daughter in your hands now." Ezra vowed, "Don't worry. I'll care for her and protect her for the rest of my life." The guests applauded and cheered. Everyone was