Chapter 89

Georgina blinked,realizing everyone was waiting for her answer.She felt Klaus squeeze her hand. Looking into his eyes, she saw genuine fear there—as if he worried she might reject him, might walk away.Her heart clenched painfully. She knew it would hurt her more to let go of his hand in this moment. Even if this name revelation bothered her, she still loved him enough to commit to a lifelong relationship. She just hoped she wouldn't come to regret it someday. "Yes, I do," she said firmly, meeting his gaze with unwavering certainty. Klaus exhaled in visible relief, his smile returning. She slipped the wedding band onto his finger, her eyes filling with happy tears despite her lingering questions. "Now, let us humbly invoke God's blessing upon this bride and groom, that in His kindness, He may favor with His help those on whom He has bestowed the sacrament of matrimony. In the sight of God and these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife." They felt like they'd waited their whol