The wedding was held on a specially chosen lucky day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Bronner Estate really valued Nina, so they threw an incredibly grand wedding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina\u2019s wedding gown was custom\u2013made, and every single diamond on it was from Deegan\u2019s collection from his youth. The sparkling diamonds were embedded in the skirt, shining with a dazzling fire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zackery wore a sharply tailored black suit, the straight shoulder line making him look even taller and more upright, and he unconsciously rubbed the edges of a velvet box, his fingertips turning white from the pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t help checking himself for any imperfections, and as he watched Nina about to walk towards him, Zackery felt both happy and nervous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because Nina and David had a terrible relationship, they didn\u2019t even invite him to the wedding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The one walking Nina slowly up to the altar was Deegan; it was Helen\u2019s idea.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deegan seemed to sense Nina\u2019s anxiety, and he glanced sideways at her\u2013the woman who was about to become his child\u2013with a gentle and kind expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNina, if that brat Zackery bullies you in the future, just tell us. We\u2019ll take care of him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina was touched by his words, and her eyes reddened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It felt like something was caught in her throat, and she struggled to speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, Dad.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A huge smile spread across Deegan\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had always wanted a daughter, but his wife\u2019s health was severely damaged after giving birth to Zackery, and he couldn\u2019t bear to let her risk it again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina walked slowly towards the altar, her gloved hands trembling slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The wounds on her ten fingers were almost healed, but her nails hadn\u2019t grown back, leaving ten ugly scars.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So Zackery found her breathable mesh gloves to help her wounds heal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina still remembered how heartbroken Zackery looked when he saw her wounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina\u2019s hand was placed in Zackery\u2019s. Deegan looked at his son and said solemnly, \u201cZackery, I\u2019m telling you this as Nina\u2019s father. I hope you will always remember the responsibility on your shoulders. Love her and respect her. I also hope you will hold firm to your principles.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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His words made Nina burst into tears, and she quickly wiped them away, not wanting anyone to see.\u00a0<\/p>\n
288 Vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zackery wiped away the tears on her other cheek before replying solemnly to his father, \u201cDad, I know what I need to do from now on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I also hope you and Mom will treat Nina as your own daughter, to love and cherish her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deegan was so exasperated by his son that he laughed. The little brat was lecturing him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Deegan also understood it was because Zackery truly loved Nina.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He promised, \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nearby, Jessica raised her phone and captured the moment. For some reason, her eyes grew moist too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Nina happy, Jessica was actually quite pleased.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the deal she made with Zackery. She would help him marry Nina, and in return, he would grant her one fa-\u00a0<\/p>\n
vor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hadn\u2019t decided on the favor yet, but Jessica knew Sean was not a good person, and back then, Nina was just too stubborn.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a last resort, she had her father help her force Nina to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zackery was a good man, at least much better than Sean.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Besides, Zackery had loved Nina for so many years; he knew better how to cherish her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But sometimes, Jessica wondered if what she did was right.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing how happy Nina was, all her doubts disappeared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She whispered to herself, \u201cNina, congratulations on your wedding.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let the older generation\u2019s conflicts stay with them. From now on, they all needed to live their own happy lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As if sensing it, Nina looked over at Jessica. The moment their eyes met, Nina gave her a big smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She mouthed the words, \u201cThank you, Jessica.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Jessica made out the words, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t bring herself to look at Nina\u2019s eyes again, so she lowered her head and wiped away her tears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina and Zackery went from table to table making toasts. When they got to Jessica, Nina pulled out two gifts from behind her and placed them in front of her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a gift from me, and this is a gift from Zackery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking at the two thick gifts, Jessica choked up, \u201cNina\u2026 Zackery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Zackery was thrilled and toasted her with several drinks in a row, getting Jessica all woozy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina had told him that Jessica was basically the only family she had left in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though they\u2019d had their unpleasant moments and conflicts, Jessica wasn\u2019t a bad person deep down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
288 vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina couldn\u2019t stand it anymore and pulled Zackery\u2019s arm. \u201cIf you get her drunk, what\u2019s she going to do when she feels\u00a0<\/p>\n
sick later?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zackery had to stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A slightly woozy Jessica heard Nina worrying about her and gave Nina a goofy grin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina paused for a moment, then ruffled her hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, there was a commotion at the entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone turned to look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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