The next day, on December 26th, which according to the local almanac was a day when all things were favorable, Josiah and Amiee were set to tie the knot in grand fashion.

Charlie and Jonathan didn't end up as Josiah's groomsmen. Given Jonathan's high profile, having him stand up there might have made it hard for anyone else to sit still. And Charlie, being Josiah's cousin and the future head of the James family, wasn't deemed a suitable fit either.

That evening, back at home, Charlie got roped into asking Emily about being a bridesmaid. Emily played her charms, and Charlie, in a daze, agreed.

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In the end, the roles of groomsmen were filled by Carson and two of Josiah's childhood friends.

The bridesmaids were still Estelle, Emily, and Marina.

Of course, Josiah didn't dare to upset Jonathan and Charlie, so all the traditional interactions between groomsmen and bridesmaids were scrapped from the wedding plan.

Early in the morning, Estelle and the others arrived at the Jordan family's residence.

early since she was helping Emily get ready and

their

window, watching her parents play the gracious hosts. Deep down, she

get dressed.

soft smile, Amiee nodded and turned

later, Josiah, having braved the challenges set by the bridesmaids, arrived at the doorstep. He recited vows, sang love songs, and handed over the customary "entrance fee," which Estelle and the others accepted

standing to the side, nearly got knocked over, but Carson caught her, giving her

getting along quite well with Carson lately, sharing drinks and attending parties, almost like good

the

in to shield

in the midst

burning with passion, "Amiee, my love, my wife, I'm here to take you away!" Magdalen laughed, "Didn't you say you had a whole speech prepared? Let's hear it first. If it's

"Yeah, let's hear

it at

"We've got plenty of time.

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