Chapter 2030: Sending off the Last Guests

They arrived at the lawn outside the banquet hall.

The afternoon sun, soft and golden, filled the island air with a fresh and natural warmth. The warm sunlight weaved through the faintest of breezes, soothing, lingering, the aroma of early winter enveloping everything in the world.

Children played innocently, their cups clinking, as everyone toasted each other, surrounded by laughter and cheerful chatter.

Luther and Joyce joined in, receiving everyone's blessings.

As the evening approached.

The entire wedding finally came to a close, guests slowly departing. Several yachts shuttled back and forth, ferrying the guests away.

Luther first arranged for Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Powell, Jane with Wilson and Cullen, as well as Cecelia with Iris, to leave the island and return home, with dozens of bodyguards and military escorts in tow. Anderson insisted on staying, waiting with Kane until the security system was dismantled before he would leave.

"Mummy, I'm going with Uncle Kane," Anderson insisted.

"But, Kane might not leave until tonight," Joyce said, "Are you sure you want to go with him?"

Anderson nodded, "Yes, I'll wait a bit longer."

Luther said, "Alright, I'll have Aaron escort Anderson off the island. Everything will be fine."

"Alright," Joyce reluctantly agreed.

As they were being escorted to the shore, about to board the ship.

Joyce felt a strange sensation welling up inside her.

"Wait, mum," Joyce called out.

and turned back, asking,

Cullen one last time. I'm

home tomorrow. You really can't bear to be apart from the kids

from Jane's hands, hugging him and kissing his cheek. Then, she hugged Cullen,

as she watched them leave, she felt a hollow feeling in her heart. She must have experienced too many hardships in the past to

against Joyce's leg, "Mummy, do you want to hug

course," Joyce crouched down, hugging Iris and

It's only been a few

felt a bit

straightened up, waving her hand, "You guys

Cecelia escorted the children onto

and Luther watched

At that moment.

also ready with their

to greet them, "Mum, you guys go back to the city

the island. Our flight for St. Denis tonight is already booked, we're heading back for some important work

happy makes me and mum very glad. We won't disturb you any longer. Wishing you

to memorize every feature. She was afraid that once she left, her memory would fade, unsure if she'd recognize them in the future. Nevertheless, the

a thousand words stuck in her throat, Jacqueline simply said, "Take

nodded, "You too,

boarding the ship, Shelly raised her right hand,

wrapped his arm around Joyce, standing

it

earlier, chatting happily with others. But I haven't seen

shout came from behind,

turned around, it was

Vicki walked

There aren't many

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