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.

Chad in his suit, looking dapper and

Chad greeted Mia with a smile, "Mia, got to

joy of the groom

weight, but on her wedding day, she hadn't lost an ounce - not that it mattered because she looked stunning. "That's perfect, the dress accentuates your waist beautifully. If you lost any more

reflection, took a deep breath. "Mia, I'm

joked, "What if we have Anya stand

Anya, "No, just seeing her would make me

Anya: "..."

familiar cry. "Oh no, my son is crying again. His tears could fill

and soon Andre's voice could be

guy saw Mia, he pouted and nestled

naturally caught her crying baby, asking her husband, "He's been fed, had his playtime, what could possibly be wrong with Henry now?" Andre knew his son's temperament well. "He doesn't

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

adjusting her dress, looked at Andre and asked with

smiled back, nodding. "My sister, always the

little guy, tears still on his lashes but no longer crying, was captivated by his aunt in her ceremonial

that sparkling thing on auntie's head?" the little one

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

back at his mom, eyes

his aunt get ready,

in the hall were the couple's wedding photos, each showing 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."

Byrne family's celebration was bustling, with guests from all walks of life mingling and conversing. The hall buzzed with excitement as friendships were renewed and

seen chatting with acquaintances. "Haven't seen

neither. That

In a quiet corner.

adorable being in the world, especially when he wasn't crying. While everyone else was curious about the bride,

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