The moment the little guy's eyes landed on the stranger standing in the room, the group of men couldn't hide their irritation. They glared at Cooper, who had just caught the toddler's attention, and one of them snapped, "What do you want?" Cooper put away his phone and looked at them cautiously. "And who might you all be?"

It looked like tensions were about to rise.

The only one unaffected was the little guy, who squealed with excitement.

As the standoff continued, Cooper bent down to pick up the child. Just as he was about to lift the boy, his wrist was grabbed by Conner. "That's my son you're about to lift. You need your hand or not?" "That bundle of joy is my sister's doing, my sister's raising."

Mars, puzzled, called out, "Cooper?"

Cooper looked towards him. "You know me?"

Cooper, Andre's brother-in-law. Conner had heard of him, and he let go immediately.

"Looks like we all know each other here. We're friends of your brother-in-law, godfathers to Henry."

Cooper then successfully scooped up his much-missed nephew, who was as soft, fragrant, and adorable as he imagined. Without any hesitation or care for his image, he planted a kiss on the child's face. The little one was stunned.

Soon, the group of men shifted their attention back to coddling and fussing over the little treasure.

Mia excused herself to the powder room, leaving the crowd waiting in the living room.

"Anya, where's your aunt?" Mia asked.

The innocent little Ning, holding Molly's bouquet, responded, "Auntie, Uncle had to change into his groom's suit, so Auntie kicked us all out here."

"That would mean you all need to scoot."

Molly wasn't too keen on sharing Chad with anyone else, even if it was just a fraction.

and there stood Chad in his suit, looking dapper and poised. He reassured Molly

greeted Mia with a smile, "Mia, got

of the groom was palpable in

her wedding day, she hadn't lost an ounce - not that it mattered because she looked stunning. "That's perfect, the dress

gazing at her reflection, took a deep breath. "Mia,

if we have Anya stand next

glanced at Anya, "No, just seeing her would make me

Anya: "..."

"Oh no, my son is crying again. His tears could fill Lake Michigan and still

closer, and soon Andre's voice could be heard.

the little guy saw Mia,

baby, asking her husband, "He's been fed, had his playtime, what could possibly

sister getting ready, saw her standing there in her white wedding dress, looking all grown up

asked with a smile, "Andre, do I

smiled back, nodding. "My sister, always

little guy, tears still on his lashes but no longer crying, was

sparkling thing on auntie's head?" the

his gaze, Mia explained, "Son, that's a

guy looked back

close to his mom, watching his aunt get

Chad with a smile that could light up the room. Someone remarked, "Officer Chad's eyes only ever smile like that when Molly is around." Chad's most charming

guests from all walks of life mingling and conversing. The hall buzzed with excitement as

with acquaintances. "Haven't seen Cooper around, have

shrugged. "Strange, me neither. That kid's always

In a quiet corner.

his nephew, checking every inch of him and making sure he was all right. To Cooper, his nephew was the most adorable being in the world, especially

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