The duo was talking and before they knew it, they were already standing in front of the priest.

The priest stared at the newlyweds. He had officiated at many weddings, but that was the first time he had met a well-matched couple.

He flipped the book he had with him and smiled warmly before asking, “Mr. Shane Thompson, will you take this woman as your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love and protect her in sickness and in health?”

Shane and Natalie were looking at each other at the time.

His gaze was soft as he uttered, “I do.”

Natalie's eyes reddened with tears.

The priest then turned to Natalie and asked, “Ms. Natalie Smith, will you take this man as your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to love and protect him in sickness and in health?”

“I do,” replied Natalie without hesitation.

Shane's pupils constricted. His gaze became softer and more affectionate.

looked so in love with each other, and that got him to nod while smiling. He declared, “I now pronounce you

out and removed the veil. He then lifted Natalie's chin with his finger

that scene, the guests put their hands together again to cheer them on while Connor and Sharon

peeking from outside the hall, and she and Stanley

at Natalie. A complex and unreadable gaze shone behind his glasses as he clapped

fallen for Natalie

to his dismay, she was

mind, though. He could accept anything, including the children in

wasn't looking for a relationship at that time, so he never professed his love for her because

It was at that moment Stanley realized that Natalie wasn't disinterested in a relationship. She simply wasn't into him and didn't feel the same

with her if he had

of wondering all that now? She was officially out of his reach as of

distance away from Stanley. She noticed how his gaze had turned gloomy, and that got her smile to fade,

sorrow and couldn't

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