Chapter 946
The day Rachel was discharged, the sun was shining in the sky. Tyler had a white rose displayed in the car and placed a thick stack of wedding planning documents on the front passenger seat.
“Let’s head home and get some rest. Yale and I are handling the wedding planning, but if you have any thoughts about it, we can always change things around.”
Tyler helped Rachel buckle her seatbelt, his finger lightly caressing her eyes. “The doctor said you’ll have to take extra care of your eyes for a while. Don’t keep staring at screens.”
Rachel nodded with a smile and focused on the view whizzing past outside the window. She was starting to get excited about the wedding.
When they reached home, Wanda had already prepared a bowl of chicken soup for Rachel.
Sunny and Ray were already home after their check-up with the vet. Both were circling Rachel’s feet. Her heart melted at the sight of them rubbing their furry heads against her legs.
Wedding preparations became the most exciting thing over the next few days.
Tyler would print out their shortlisted gown designs and wedding favors, and lay out the photos on the carpet in the living room so that Rachel could take her pick while lying down comfortably.
Thomas would occasionally call them, reminding them to select dishes that agreed with Rachel’s pregnancy. He even suggested writing and delivering a speech for them.
Rachel would at times accompany Tyler to the wedding banquet venue. It came with a courtyard attached, with osmanthus flowers decorating the entire place and a red wooden arch at the entrance.
“The osmanthus flowers will be in full bloom on our wedding day, and you’ll walk down the aisle right here. It’ll be a beautiful sight, I’m sure.”
Tyler hugged Rachel from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head as he spoke tenderly into her ears.
Rachel leaned into his embrace and caressed her stomach. “I just miss my ex-colleagues. The last time I chatted with them, I wanted them to attend my wedding. It’s a pity that we lost touch after we all started getting busy.”
Her tone was one of slight regret.
When she used to work in the design company, she shared a good relationship with a few of her colleagues. Unfortunately, they didn’t have much time to catch up after she returned to the country, although they still had each other in mind.
Tyler tightened his grip over her hand, a smile lurking in the depths of his eyes. He didn’t say anything as he combed his fingers through her wind-tousled hair.
“You’ll never know. Perhaps there’ll be a surprise on the day itself.”
On the day of the wedding, Rachel was woken up early in the morning by the makeup artist.
After putting on the gown, she looked at herself in the mirror, tears welling up in her eyes.
When she divorced William, she thought she would never have a chance to get married again. Who knew that she would end up with Tyler, who insisted on giving her such a grand wedding?
When Tyler pushed the door open and walked in, he saw the tears brimming in Rachel’s eyes and hurried over, wiping her tears away with his warm fingers.
“Why are you crying? It’s our big day today, you know.”
“I’m just so happy,” Rachel said as she leaned into Tyler’s embrace, choking on her emotions.
“All the more you shouldn’t be crying. I want everyone to see what a beautiful and glowing bride you are,” Tyler said as he held her steady. “Let’s go. It’s time to head to the courtyard. Everyone’s waiting.”
“Why isn’t Rachel here yet? I can’t wait to see her in her wedding gown!”
“Don’t be anxious. I’m sure she’ll be here very soon. Let’s put our wedding gifts down first.”
Rachel was stunned as she looked in the direction of the voices she overheard. That was when she spotted some familiar figures seated in the lounge area of the courtyard.
They were her ex-colleagues!
Jacqueline, whom she used to stay late at work to rush proposals with, Leroy, who would always buy her breakfast, and Charles, whom she always complained about clients with.
“What are all of you doing here?” Rachel asked in surprise, stopping in her tracks.