Chapter 23

In contrast, Edmund, who was standing beside Cecilia, was unusually nervous. He had never dreamed that the day he would marry Cecilia would come. After Cecilia's "death", he had even considered holding a wedding with her "ashes". Only after the Stone family threatened to disown him did he finally abandon the idea. Now, his dream had come true. He was marrying the woman who had loved him for so many years and whom he had come to love deeply. From now on, he would treat her well and never let her down. As the officiant spoke, Cecilia and Edmund took turns saying their vows. It was supposed to be Cecilia's turn first, but she handed the microphone to Edmund instead. Edmund had given countless speeches in front of crowds, but none had made him as nervous as this one. Although he had prepared his words in advance, only one sentence remained in his mind when the moment came. "Cece, I love you until my dying breath." Those simple words brought tears to Cecilia's eyes. She couldn't stop