BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 512
When Ines awoke, Ethan was nowhere to be found. Only their two little babies were peacefully sleeping in her arms. Reaching out to his side of the
bed, she was met with a cold, empty space, which caused a tight knot to form in her chest. Flashes of the previous day's events quickly passed
through her mind. It was all too perfect, rendering her to believe it was all just a dream, and she was now waking up from it.
Tears welled up in Ines' eyes, and she couldn't help but let out a series of cries, "Ethan."
Ethan, who had been bedridden for the past few days, had finally gone out for a morning jog with the others. Although he couldn't engage in rigorous
exercises, some light workouts didn't pose much of a problem.
Just as he was about to head upstairs to change his clothes upon returning home, he heard Ines' wails growing more and more desolate, which
caused him to immediately rush into the room.
Ines sat at the edge of the bed. Her expression was blank, and the tears were streaking down her face. She looked so fragile and broken that it took
Ethan's breath away.
Ethan swiftly approached her, pulling her into his arms and patting her back gently. "What's wrong, Izzy? Did you have another nightmare?"
Hugging Ethan's waist tightly, Ines carefully avoided his injuries and managed to ask in a hoarse voice, "Where did you go?"
"I went for a morning jog, just some light exercises."
"I thought it was all a dream. I thought you didn't come back," Ines sniffed. Ethan sighed softly, knowing the recent events had affected Ines deeply.
Even in his arms the previous night, she had been plagued by nightmares, and now, she doubted the reality of the previous day. It seemed the fear
and worry would stick with her for a while, so he had to be more careful in taking care of her.
"Come on, don't cry. Ivy and Ollie might start teasing you."
"You're lying. They're still asleep."
head, she saw Ivy and Ollie had already sat up. They had been startled awake by their mother's cries and were now staring at her with their bright
eyes and faint smiles. They were indeed making fun of her.
"Oh, you two little brats, you must be itching for a tickling," Ines said, pretending to pounce on them. In an instant, the room was filled with their
laughter and giggles.
Ashley, who had been woken up by Ines' cries, simply shook her head and went back to sleep upon seeing the family's merry antics.
Ines, tired from playing, decided to sleep some more with the kids. The babies, however, were wide awake and eager to get up, leading to another
round of playful tug-of-war.
Ethan watched them with amusement, but he knew they had to get going. "Alright, Izzy, time to get up. The weather's nice today. Let's go take some
photos."
"Photos of what?"
"Wedding photos."
"Ethan, didn't we already take those? We don't need to go through all that hassle again."
"Today, the bridesmaids and groomsmen need to try on their outfits, and you need to try on your wedding dress again to make sure it still fits. Since
we're going through all this trouble, why not bring the kids along and take another set of photos? Consider it a family portrait."
Ines didn't object to this idea. "Alright. Taking wedding photos with our kids is certainly unusual. By the way, I haven't even told Phoebe about her
being my bridesmaid yet."
"Don't worry. I've notified everyone who needs to know. We'll meet at the photo studio at 9:30."
Upon hearing they were going to try on outfits, Ashley, who had planned to sleep in, immediately got up and got ready.
Phillip watched her hurry and couldn't help but comment, "You're more excited about this wedding than the bride and groom themselves."
Sharing a look, Ethan and Ines both broke into satisfied smiles. After everything they'd been through, the wedding was just the icing on the cake.
Nothing was better than having their family safe and sound.
By the time they arrived at the photo studio, Noel and Phoebe were already there. Aaron, however, was nowhere to be seen.
"Huh, where's Aaron?"
"Ashley, I'm right here and you can't see me? How come the first person you're looking for is Aaron?" Noel said, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his
voice.
"Noel, you don't have to say that, you know." Ashley retorted as she was about to make a call.
Just then, Aaron's car pulled up. Without saying a word, Ashley rushed over and naturally hooked her arm through Aaron's.
Noel frowned, "Aaron's treatment sure is different. But something's not right. It's as if Aaron is with his little sister."
Phoebe was holding Olivine. She used the little girl's hand to give Noel a playful pinch on his face. "Be careful with your words. Don't slip up in front of
the Meyer family. Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble, and your friend will end up a bachelor."
"I got it. I'll listen to you."
Ines' wedding dress had been custom-made a while ago. Ethan had seen it once before, but he was still awestruck by how stunning she looked in it.
Perhaps it was due to her becoming a mother. She looked more mature and alluring. The dress fitted perfectly. No adjustments were needed.
Phoebe couldn't help but sigh in admiration, "Izzy, I'm so envious of you."
Ines knew what she was referring to. With so many people around, she didn't respond, afraid that Phoebe might say something shocking.
Ashley looked on with envy, turning to Ethan and asking, "Ethan, where are our bridesmaid dresses?"
Ethan responded with a slight smirk as a member of the staff came forward with two dresses. Ashley quickly grabbed them, but her excitement faded
as she took a closer look. "Come on, Ethan, you can't be serious. I get we're here to make the bride shine, but this is just too much. These dresses
are awful. Are we supposed to make the bride look like a star by comparison?"
Ethan had chosen pale green gowns for the bridesmaids, which weren't necessarily ugly, but a bit plain and conservative. Their design was simple
and traditional. It was originally strapless, but an added layer of thin chiffon gave it a more modest look. A few scattered flowers on the shoulders
added a touch of fresh and aesthetic appeal.