Emily's eyes brimmed with tears, her heart swelling with emotion as she choked out, "Thank you, thank you for speaking to me like this today."

Mrs. James chuckled, "So, what do you think? Ready to tie the knot with Charlie?"

Emily, smiling through her tears, replied, "I've never been against it."

Mrs. James playfully scolded, "I knew it. Charlie has dug a hole and got me to push for the wedding."

Emily softly laughed, dabbing her eyes, and then looked up sincerely at Mrs. James, "Auntie, I do want to marry Charlie, but not just yet. I'm acutely aware of the differences between us, and I hope to one day feel like I've accomplished enough to stand by his side as an equal!"

Mrs. James pondered for a moment, "You're already perfect in my eyes."

Emily shook her head, "I can't compare with Charlie in terms of family background, and that's an unchangeable fact. But I do hope to achieve something in other areas to bridge the gap between us." Mrs. James smiled gently, "I understand where you're coming from."

Charlie's plan has fallen through today," she continued

have given me so much confidence, making me feel closer to Charlie and brave enough

said, "Then I'll not rush you. In my

responded, "Thank

and independent in finances. I'm happy

couldn't help but

said, "Charlie and Kya are in the garden. Go find them. After the reception, we'll all

eyes shone

her hand

deep breath, swallowing the lump in her throat, and turned to look out the window at the tall, handsome man gently playing with Kya in the

up and

finally understood the source of Charlie's gentle

the James family was the fortune of her

pictures when Marina sensed

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