After calling out to each other, Zachary and Sophia exchanged a smile, their eyes full of warmth.


    Zachary reached out his hand, and Sophia ced hers in his without hesitation.


    "I''m entrusting the rest of my life to you," Sophia said softly.<fn82c1> Th?s chapter is updated by Find~Novel</fn82c1>


    Zachary replied, "Don''t worry, Mrs. Holt. You''ll have me for the rest of your life."


    Zachary''s voice trembled slightly. Then, standing at the entrance of the courthouse, he pulled Sophia into a firm embrace. They stayed in each other''s arms for a long while before getting into the car hand in hand and leaving together.


    Back at Sophia''s house, she didn''t bother packing her things. After all, Zachary lived just across the hall, and she coulde and go between her family home and her husband''s anytime she pleased.


    "Sophia, Zachary. Edmund, Samantha, and I have discussed the arrangements for the wedding banquet. We''ve got everything prepared. Take a look and let us know if you want to change anything. The three of us can adjust it."


    The moment they returned, Luna pulled Sophia aside.


    "Sophia, the three of us agreed that it''s better to hold the banquet soon since you want a honeymoon trip. Dragging it out will just leave us parents feeling unsettled. And I''m sure Zachary would be unsettled too.


    "More importantly, we just want you to be happy and chase your dreams as soon as possible."


    "Mother, I have no objections," Sophia said softly. Having gotten their marriage certificate, it felt natural for her to call Luna "Mother".


    "Sophia, here''s your wee gift." Luna beamed, pulling a thick stack of cash from her purse and stuffing it into Sophia''s hand.


    "Come on, darling," she called to Edmund with a grin. "Sophia just officially called me ''Mother.'' Where''s your wee gift? It''s time for her to call you ''Father'' too!"


    Chuckling, Edmund fished another thick stack of cash from his jacket pocket and walked over. "Alright, my turn. Let''s hear it."


    Sophia blushed, her voice barely above a whisper. "Father."


    "Yes! That''s what I''m talking about!" Edmundughed heartily, so loud that it filled the whole room. "Honey, did you hear that? She called me Father! Hahaha!"


    Behind them, Samantha and Jonathan''s whole family just stared, speechless.


    They wondered if Zachary''s parents were always this happy.


    "Alright, Sophia. Come pick a dress."


    Luna pulled Sophia to sit back down on the couch. That''s when Sophia realized how efficient the elders were. While she and Zachary had gone to register their marriage, the adults had already arranged the dress, banquet hall, guest list, and other minute details.


    "This one," Sophia said without hesitation, choosing the gown she liked at first sight.


    "Alright, we''ll go with this one.


    "The guest list is pretty simple too. Take a look. If there''s anyone you''re notfortable with, we''ll cross them out."


    Sophia nced at the list. Everyone on it was someone she was familiar with— Marcus, Natalie, Olivia, and the few people from Goodwill Pharmacy who had looked after her. On the Holt family''s side, there were just Zane, Edmund, Luna, and a few important elders.


    "Sophia, these elders are quite wealthy. You''ll be able to collect a good sum from the wee gifts when you greet them officially," Luna whispered in Sophia''s ear. "Besides, they''re all very fond of you."


    "Thank you, Mother," Sophia said after reviewing the list. "I don''t have any objections. I think this arrangement is great."


    "Will the schedule not be a little tight?" Samantha asked, slightly worried. "The banquet is happening in just three days. I feel like I still have so many things I haven''t prepared for Sophia."


    "It''s okay. There''s no need to prepare anything. Whatever you prepared would just end up with Sophia anyway," Luna said with augh. Samantha thought about it carefully and realized it made perfect sense.


    "In that case, there''s nothing more to worry about. If Sophia and Zachary have no objections, we''ll proceed with the wedding banquet."


    "We have no objections."


    "Leave these next three days of preparations to us. You two just rest and recharge," Luna said.


    Zachary smiled. "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Thank you, Mother."


    "You two go rest now." Luna pushed Zachary and Sophia into Zachary''s unit across the hall.


    "Come on, let''s get started with the final preparations."


    Three dayster, Zachary and Sophia''s quiet wedding was held in the vi Luna had gifted to Sophia.


    Natalie and Marcus were still traveling around their camper for their honeymoon, so they didn''t attend but sent a gift instead. Everyone else on the guest list showed up.


    Sophia wore a white wedding dress, and Zachary wore a matching tuxedo. They toasted to the guests together, hand in hand.


    Because it was a simple and private event, there were no wedding games or fanfare. With just the elders as


    Yes, they exchanged vows to


    honor each other and their families.  s


    Afterward, they were quietly led away to their room, ready to start their new life together.


    The wedding was simple and on the quiet side, but filled with warmth nheless, ensuring that Sophia did not feel pressured in the slightest.


    Once they were alone, they shared a quiet toast together, smiling over the clink of their sses.


    Then, with a softugh, Zachary swept Sophia into his arms and carried her to the bed, the evening settling into something just for them.


    "Sophia, I finally married you. The wedding might have been simple, but you''re finally my wife."


    Sophia''s eyes turned misty. She wrapped her arms around Zachary''s neck and forced the tears back as she nodded.


    "Zachary, thank you for everything."


    "Tomorrow, when we wake up, I''ll take you to chase the winds you''ve dreamed of; see the ces you''ve always wanted to see, taste the food you''ve been craving, and walk on. roads we''ve never traveled before, Zachary whispered. "And most of all-I will love the one I hold dearest."  s


    "Okay," Sophia replied softly.


    The words had barely faded when Zachary leaned in, pressing a tender, lingering


    kiss against her lips.


    That night, wrapped in each other''s arms, every moment of waiting and every


    ounce of effort finally found its answer.


    Two hearts, truly-finally-became one.


    After their simple wedding, Zachary and Sophia set off on their journey three days


    Their first stop was Maplecrest in Brookwyn, a ce Sophia had long dreamed of visiting. The maple trees stayed fiery red all year round, creating a rare and stunning sight.


    Hand in hand, they hugged and kissed under the trees, asking passing strangers


    to help them take photos and videos.


    After spending a week in Maplecrest, Zachary took Sophia to their next destination—another ce she had longed to see since childhood.


    This time, it was to the mountains to see vast, endless stretches of lush greenery.


    Sitting in a helicopter, gazing down from above, Sophia was utterly awestruck.


    Nature was so grand and magnificent. At the same time, it sparked a trace of fear in her heart. If she were to fall, would she make it out alive?


    Compared to Coalmarsh, where Natalie had taken her to, these mountains were even more breathtaking.


    "Zachary, I feel like there''s nothing left to regret in life," Sophia said, holding Zachary''s hand, her eyes full of happiness.


    "Sophia, don''t rush. There are still so many beautiful sights to see, so much delicious food, so many new experiences waiting for me to share with you," Zachary said with a gentle smite kissing her forehead with utmost tenderness.  s


    "Next, I''ll take you to see the snow."