?<strong>Chapter 537:</strong>


    A beautifully decorated carriage appeared, and nurses carefully assisted Gracie, seated in a wheelchair, as she alighted.


    Billie took it upon herself to escort Gracie as the nurses guided her wheelchair to the center of the stage. Carrie had recently learned that, thanks to Billie and Kristopher, Gracie had been seeing a specialist, which had significantly improved her health.


    When Gracie came into view, Carrie’s eyes welled up with tears. She whispered, “Grandma,” her voice breaking with emotion.


    Stretching out her hand, Carrie sped Gracie’s, which felt frail and skeletal, like a dry twig. With a yful scowl, Gracie scolded her, “There should be no tears today. Don’t mess up your makeup and look like a panda.” Gracie’s gaze then shifted to Kristopher.


    Kristopher responded by kneeling down and gently taking her other hand. cing Carrie’s hand in Kristopher’s, Gracie said softly, “Kristopher, take good care of my granddaughter. Remember, even the best rtionships face challenges. Embrace them, trust each other, and never give up.”


    Standing, Kristopher gripped Carrie’s hand firmly and replied, “I will heed your advice forever, Gracie.”


    After their heartfelt moment, a nurse stepped forward and said gently, “Gracie isn’t fully healed and shouldn’t be outdoors for long. She can’t stay for the whole wedding. I need to take her inside now.”


    Mny approached, squeezing Gracie’s hand reassuringly. “You must focus on your recovery, Gracie. Healthes first. The rest will follow.”


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    Carrie steadied herself, holding back tears, then turned to the crowd and announced excitedly, “I have wonderful news to share—I’m pregnant.”


    The atmosphere froze for a brief moment. A quiet sound echoed, but it felt like a bomb hitting water, sending shockwaves through the crowd. Disbelief widened everyone’s eyes as they questioned whether they had heard correctly.


    Billie was the first to find his voice. “Carrie, are you serious? This isn’t a joke, right?” His words shattered the silence, and soon the room filled with murmurs and exmations.


    Carrie, her smile warm, nced down at her stomach. “Just a few days ago, I had a pregnancy test at the hospital. It confirmed I’m four weeks along. I have the report at home—I’ll show it to youter.”


    Kristopher was swept up in a whirlwind of emotions. Today, he wasn’t just a groom—he was also an expectant father.


    Shawn, usually reserved, stood up and wrapped his arms around Mny, eximing, “We’re going to be great-grandparents!”


    Mny tightened her grip on Gracie’s hand. “Gracie, did you hear? Carrie’s expecting, and you’re about to be a great-grandmother! We both need to stay healthy this year. Shawn and I can’t manage a little one on our own, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun.”


    Gracie, her eyes misty, nodded softly and whispered, “Okay, okay.”


    The officiant led the crowd in an eruption of apuse, celebrating the dual joy of the newlyweds. Carrie soaked in the moment, feeling overwhelmed by what could only be described as the pinnacle of happiness. Surrounded by dear friends, beloved family, and under the watchful eye of her mother from beyond, she felt profoundly content.


    As the festivities continued, Gracie excused herself from the event, and the ceremony moved forward.


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