“Grandpa, I understand. I hope you don’t take it to heart and be upset about it for long. You’re the most important person to him. Look, I’ll discuss it with him. I’m. totally fine with a simple wedding. Of course, I don’t wanna expose him in public and put him in danger either.”
Phillip was comforted by her understanding. “Angela, thank you for understanding. It must be hard for you to accept this. Every girl wants a grand wedding, but we can’t do that for you due to Richard’s job. I will make sure that he compensates for it through other means.”
“Grandpa, I’m alright without a wedding. To me, nothing matters more than being with him.”
“Okay. I’ll leave it to you then.”
“Hmm. Don’t worry, you can trust me with this. Please get some early rest.” After terminating the call, she looked at the second floor instinctively.
She was aware that Richard quarreled with Phillip because of the conversation they shared about the wedding. He wished to hold a wedding for her and thus the guilt she was feeling right now.
Indeed, it was inattentive of her; his job came with a huge risk and canceling the wedding ceremony was a form of protection for him. Furthermore, not having a wedding meant nothing to her at all.
So what if I can’t wear a wedding dress? That means I don’t need to be on a diet anymore.
Angela smiled, but her heart ached at the thought of him agitating Phillip because of her.
Angela stood up and went upstairs. Hearing the sound of running water in the bathroom, she seated herself by the bed as she waited for him. At last, Richard emerged from the bathroom with only a gray towel wrapped around his waist. He froze for a moment when he noticed her by the bed before asking, “What’s wrong?”
“Come on, take a seat. I have something to tell you,” Angela told him solemnly.
Perplexed, the man sat next to her obediently.
“Did you talk to Grandpa about our wedding earlier?” she inquired, maintaining the solemn atmosphere.
“Did Grandpa call you?” Richard sighed before continuing, “I want to give you an ordinary, traditional wedding.”
Angela encircled his shoulders and raised her head at him. “Let’s just skip the wedding. We can simply have a meal with both our parents. It’s okay even if we don’t get the marriage certificate. Let’s just live this way! I don’t want to be a burden and a source of liability for you. I want you to stay powerful and indestructible forever.”
Yep, that’s right! From the moment I agreed to marry him, I am inherently agreeing to become his liability. The greatest mission of his life is to protect this very country. It’s only natural that I sacrifice anything for him.
“Angela, do you know how much I love you?” The man embraced her into a tight hug.
“I know, and that’s the only thing that matters. Everything else is secondary.”
She smiled as she pressed against his chest before adding, “I only want you.”
“I only want to give you what you deserve.” Richard felt sorry for her; he had failed to provide a wedding ceremony for a lady like her, who was raised with love and wealth from a young age. He could not help but feel terribly guilty.
“Growing up, I’ve had everything I desire, but there’s only one of you in this world. and I don’t wanna risk losing you. Please contact Grandpa. Otherwise, I’m afraid the old man won’t be able to sleep tonight. Hurry!”
“Thank you, Angela,” Richard said as he kissed her forehead.
