Chapter 1654

The thought that Winnie might be watching her at this very moment helped Jamie compose herself. She quickly found her stride, greeting familiar faces with ease.

Nina, watching Jamie and Ben alternate sipping drinks, suddenly had an idea. "How about you two do a toast with your arms linked? It's way more romantic and fun. What do you all think?" Orion, his mouth full of food, was the first to raise his hand in agreement. "Yes!"

Jamie gave them a helpless look. "Orion, you've been totally corrupted by your mom."

Nina, wiping Orion's mouth, raised an eyebrow. "Corrupted? I'm just making your wedding more entertaining."

In the end, Jamie relented. She turned to Ben and picked up one of the glasses. "I'll drink this one," she offered.

Up until now, Ben had been doing most of the drinking, knowing Jamie wasn't great with alcohol. He picked up the other glass and nodded.

Orion watched them curiously, wide-eyed.

"No

flushed a rosy red that lingered, making her look as though she were wearing blush. Applause erupted

ever. After just one glass, she already felt a little lightheaded. But

hide it from Ben. He grabbed her

trailed off under Ben's pointed gaze, and she reluctantly closed

put an end to

for you two to come around, and now you're

a sharp look just as a server brought over a bottle of wine. "A '82 Lafite. Will this

grinned but didn't respond, clearly not taking offense. It

to breathe a sigh of relief. But as she sat down to eat, the wedding gown she had been wearing for hours began to feel stuffy and uncomfortable. More than once, she resisted the urge to tug at

maintaining her

came to her

and cultural traditions, so after spending the first half in a classic white wedding gown, it was time for Jamie to change into a stunning red

relief. "Finally! I'll go

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