That kiss, perhaps it was the most memorable moment of the entire wedding.
But the time was too brief, and the newlyweds off stage were like wind-up dolls, holding wine glasses, smiling, and making small talk everywhere.
By the end of the day, Elise Don was utterly exhausted.
In the evening, a separate family banquet was held in the small hall next door, and Elise could eat nothing. She sat back in a chair, wearing a fishtail gown with leftover makeup, staring blankly with glazed eyes.
William Don was heartbroken to see his daughter like this, wishing he could personally feed her from a tray.
Marian Bloom quickly said, "You two should head back first; we'll handle the remaining cleanup."
"Exactly!"
The groomsmen and bridesmaids, led by Oliver Bloom and Emily Ferguson, mingled from another table and joked, "Auntie's right, it's your wedding night, make the most of it!"
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