Convincing her

After another thirty minutes, the organizer prompted Jen that it was about time they get ready. When Jen went back to the room, she found Leanna chatting with her mother-in-law while the two fathers were talking to each other separately.

"Excuse me, it's almost time now, we should get ready," Jen said to the people in the room and after a few more words, Ethan's parents left the room. Jen handed Leanna her bouquet and checked her make-up before telling her that everyone was waiting.

When Jen left for the entrance, Leanna and her father were following closely behind. The bride's maids and groomsmen went in first and stood in front of the first row of chairs. Only Jen and Lucas were going to stand with the couple since it would be too crowded if they were all standing there.

They were then followed by Jen, who was by herself since Lucas was already standing with Ethan at the front. The two of them made eye contact and for some reason, Jen felt very shy staining her cheeks pink in the process.

When she stood at the opposite side, she noticed that Lucas hadn't taken his eyes off her for even a second, so she ended up looking at the hem of her dress for a few seconds to compose herself before looking up.

Finally, Leanna walked in while being escorted by her father. Jen saw the way Ethan reacted after seeing his bride, and she felt touched for some reason. She smiled happily and turned to look at Leanna, who was also looking at her future husband.

She noticed Laura hitting Rachel's arm as she watched the couple, like she was embarrassed with how cheesy everything was.

Ethan then went forward to receive Leanna from her father, and the two went to stand in front of the person who was going to officiate their wedding.

It was during this time where they would endlessly gaze into each other's eyes and say their vows while giving each other their rings, which Lucas had been carrying with him. 

While everyone was focused on the couple that was saying their vows, Lucas was staring at Jen with his hazel eyes. Even though they were apart and weren't saying anything, Jen couldn't help but feel like he was reciting his vows just from how he was looking at her.

She felt her heart race uncomfortably and helplessly looked at the floor to escape his intense gaze.

"And from now I pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride," A voice rang out, bringing Jen's focus back into the main event.

Ethan uncovered Leanna's veil and held her face with both hands as if he was holding something precious and murmured something only she could hear before bending down and kissing her lips. A wolf whistle rang out in the hall, immediately followed by applause.

Jen was surprised and checked to see who did it. She noticed that Laura had just taken her fingers out of her mouth and began clapping. She really felt like finding new friends sometimes.

Ethan who had finally stopped kissing Leanna lifted her in his arms and in her surprise, she wrapped her arms around him. Jen quickly followed behind them with Lucas walking next to her.

He took her hand in his and looked at her with a smile. Jen smiled back at him and strengthened her grip on his hand.

They all went to the garden outside for photos and refreshments before they went back to a different hall that was prepared for the party.

The new husband and wife received a lot of congratulations from both family, friends and even strangers. Jen stood and watched the commotion from a distance as she drank her glass of juice. This was the first thing she was putting in her mouth since the apple she had that morning.

"What are you two waiting for?" Hellen asked Jen as she stopped next to her. Jen was so startled by the sudden question that her hand shook on the verge of dropping the glass. 

"Did I surprise you that much?" Hellen asked as she worriedly looked at Jen. Was she that lost in her own thoughts? She wondered.

"Oh no no," Jen responded and put the glass on the table next to her.

"Really? Then when will it be my turn?" Hellen asked as she watched Ethan's mother enviously. Jen opened and closed her mouth a few times and cleared her throat before saying anything.

"After he returns," Jen said with conviction. Hellen looked at her in surprise. She wasn't expecting an actual answer, in fact, she was already planning on lecturing Lucas today but was appeased after hearing the answer.

"Did he already propose? We can at least have an engagement party before he leaves," Hellen said as she got deep in thought.

Jen: …

"He did, I just thought that the time isn't right," Jen answered, and her voice got smaller towards the end.

"It's okay if you still aren't sure, but once you are, you need to trap…" Hellen cleared her throat as she suddenly realised that she was asking someone to entrap her own child.

"Anyway, I'm happy that I'll be in her position next year, it will have to be big, I need to brag to my friends as well," Hellen mumbled to herself in her excitement.

"Actually, James' girlfriend came today," Jen said to distract Hellen.

"Really? Which one is it?" Hellen asked as she stretched her neck to look around.

"The one with red hair," Jen said as she pointed in Laura's direction. Hellen had seen her with James before but thought that they might have just ended up partnered because of the wedding. To think she was dating James.

Hellen smiled happily as she observed Laura, who seemed to have a bright personality, unlike her son. She wanted to go talk to her, but she knew it wouldn't be appropriate unless James introduced them to each other.

"She's beautiful," Hellen said, and Jen nodded in agreement. When all is said and done, Laura was truly stunning, regardless of her eccentric personality.

"These boys really like beautiful women," Hellen said once more, and Jen tried to hide her smile. If she knew Laura was the one who chased after James because of how beautiful she thought he was, she wondered what expression Hellen would have.

As Jen and Hellen were talking, Noah came over to fetch his missing wife. He greeted Jen and made small talk with her. The two ended up talking about the collaboration her restaurants were going to have with Lucas' hotels and a poor Alex who had coincidentally come to look for Jen was pulled over.

"This is?" Hellen asked with a bright smile.

"My younger sister Alex, Alex this is Hellen Lucas' mom and Mr. Lewis Lucas' father," Jen introduced, and Alex greeted the two adults. Hellen also looked at Alex with bright eyes that made Alex fidget a bit, but her expression did not betray how flustered she was.

"She's also very beautiful, don't you think?" Hellen said as she glanced at Noah, who nodded in agreement but looked at her as if to say that she still couldn't compare to her.

Hellen still smiled at his silent compliment, and their conversation continued. Fortunately, Hellen pulled Noah away before it got too serious and the two sisters were left alone. 

"So Lucas took after his father," Alex commented as she folded her arms in front of herself and Jen nodded in agreement.

[If you are not reading this on w e b n o v e l then you are reading stolen work. Please read this on the original site to support the author.]