Chapter 301: A Wedding of Our Own

**Thelma Zane’s POV** I stood in awe, my eyes fixed on the breathtaking scene before me. The setup was simple yet profound, a reflection of everything I held dear. My gaze shifted to Aldrich, my lover and now my forever companion, standing beside me with a serene smile that warmed my heart. "In fact, I’ve been worrying about what to give you," he began, his voice soft but filled with sincerity. "After much thought, I realized that no material thing could ever capture the essence of what we share. I consulted with people close to you, people who know you well, and after listening to them, I decided on this. I wanted to give you a wedding—not one filled with flashes and microphones, not one crowded with unfamiliar faces or steeped in political agendas and complex traditions. No, this is a wedding just for us, a celebration that belongs only to you and me." I listened, spellbound, as he continued, gesturing toward my gown. "Do you like this dress? I know how much you love simplic