Chapter 281

The next day, all the pre-wedding routines were wrapped up. Emma Lewis was my maid of honor, and my brother George Harrison stepped in as the best man, cracking jokes, keeping the mood light. My grandpa, my uncle, Jordan Bryant’s parents—everyone was all smiles, practically glowing with joy. Because I wanted to keep things low-key, Grandpa and Mr. Bryant only invited some close relatives, just enough to keep it lively without going overboard. Grandpa hadn’t touched alcohol in ages, but today, he was so thrilled, he downed a couple of extra rounds just for me. “You folks from the Bryant family better treat my precious granddaughter right!” he said, dead serious—less like a blessing, more like a warning. “If she ever feels wronged, don’t blame the Harrisons for stepping in.” Mr. and Mrs. Bryant kept nodding, all smiles. Richard Harrison wore his usual stern look—he never says much around outsiders. Even though he clearly liked Jordan, there was still a sharp warning in his eyes when he l