Chapter 19 - The Garden|
Six months later.
Spring had arrived in River Forest, painting the estate gardens in vibrant shades of pink, white, and emerald green.
On the wide stone terrace overlooking the blooming roses, a simple, elegant wedding ceremony was taking place under a white floral canopy.
There were no press, no rival captains, and no political maneuvering—only thirty close friends, including Dr. Aris, Clara, and the house staff.
Hannah stood under the canopy wearing a breathtaking ivory silk dress that fell in clean lines to her feet, holding a small bouquet of white roses.
Standing across from her was Luca Moretti, wearing a tailored black suit, his gray eyes completely filled with an eternal, unshakeable devotion as he slid a thick platinum band onto her left ring finger.
Beside it sat a breathtaking six-carat emerald-cut diamond ring—a permanent symbol of his love.
Sophia stood beside them as the maid of honor, holding the ring box, giggling happily as she did a little victory dance on her own two feet.
The priest smiled warmly. "I now pronounce you husband and wife."
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Luca didn't wait for the formal instruction. He pulled Hannah into his broad arms, lifting her off the stone floor as he kissed her deeply under the warm spring sunshine.
The small crowd cheered warmly.
