Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Phoebe chuckled and shook her head. "Emma, I'm truly dumbfounded by you. You give up too easily. Ethan only said one thing and you waved the
white flag. You're making us look bad."
Emma bit her lip gently. "Well, I was too nervous. I thought I had nothing to lose, but Ethan still caught me off guard."
Ashley shook her head. "Ethan's too crafty. Who else would be so sneaky? Let's get going. We still have one more hurdle for them to overcome."
Ines thought that Ethan and the others would have to struggle a bit before they could break in. Hearing the footsteps, she thought the second line of
defense had been breached., and the bridesmaids were moving to the bedroom. To her surprise, Ethan was the one who came in, and she was
momentarily stunned by his handsome features.
The two babies were already excitedly calling out, "Daddy."
Ethan showed a faint smile, and glanced at them. "Ivy, Ollie, be good today. Daddy won't have much time to keep an eye on you."
After saying this, he turned his gaze towards Ines. His eyes were filled with love, and his face was adorned with a tender affection that wouldn't go
away. "Izzy, I'm here."
Ines responded quietly, "Okay."
"Alright, let's not delay. They say the earlier the wedding party starts, the better. Let's get going," Rita suggested.
Ethan was about to pick up Ines to leave when she pointed to her feet. Looking down, Ethan noticed that she was wearing slippers. "Where are your
shoes?" The two bridesmaids hurried over. Phoebe chuckled, "Ethan, this is the final test. Izzy's shoes are hidden somewhere in this room. You have
to find them and kneel to help her put them on. It symbolizes that you'll be with her for life, always putting her before yourself. Of course, the

groomsmen can help. You don't have to ask the bride, because she doesn't know where they are either. We've kept her in the dark."
Ines looked seriously at Ethan and helplessly shrugged her shoulders. She truly didn't know where they were. They had hidden the shoes while she
was getting her makeup done and hadn't been paying attention.
Noel was slightly confused, "Ethan, should we look for them?"
Ethan gave him a look, and Aaron couldn't help but smile, patting Noel on the shoulder. He found his friend's question quite amusing. "Of course we
have to. What, are you going to threaten them again? Let's get to it and cut the chatter."
The shoes were found within five minutes by the three men who had prepared themselves for a tough search.

Ethan held the shoes in his arms, kneeled on one knee, and gently lifted Ines' delicate foot before slowly sliding the shoe onto it. His actions were so
reverent. It was as if he was handling a precious artifact. Being on his knees before Ines didn't make him feel as if his pride or dignity was at stake.
Instead, it made him seem like a true gentleman.
Ines had to fight hard to keep the tears from welling up in her eyes. This was the second time this noble man had knelt before her.
"Izzy, let's go. We need to get to the wedding venue. It's getting late," Ethan said, standing up and squatting down next to Ines' feet. She wrapped her
arms around his neck, feeling utterly safe on his firm, warm back. It reminded her of the first time they met. She was the first woman he had carried,
not Leila or Silvia.
Ashley and Phoebe were helping Ines with her dress while the photographer captured everyone's joyful expressions. Before leaving, Rita fed them
soup. It was an old tradition symbolizing a lifetime of happiness. The groom couldn't argue but had to agree with everything said, ensuring a long-
lasting future for the couple.
Ines' mother had passed away, so Rita had to perform these duties.

Ethan was like a student receiving a lesson from his teacher, taking everything very seriously. Regardless of what Rita said, he would nod and agree,
making the atmosphere quite serious. Rita wanted to speed up the process, but seeing Ethan's serious attitude, she had to take her time.
Once they got into the wedding car, Ines rested her head on Ethan's shoulder and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Darling, you took that too
seriously. Those are just superstitious customs, and no one follows them anymore. You don't have to be so serious. You made the atmosphere so
solemn."
Ines believed that a man's affection for a woman wasn't shown through words but through actions. "Izzy, it's better safe than sorry when it comes to
our lifetime of happiness. I don't want to risk it," Ethan replied. His tone was serious. He wasn't superstitious. He just loved the woman next to him too
much. He couldn't risk any danger or hardship in their marriage.
Ines choked, staring at Ethan for a long moment before playfully pounding on his chest. "Ethan, you're so annoying. You know I can't just cry
whenever I want, and yet you deliberately made me cry." She loved Ethan's sweet words, which always felt like an appetizer before a meal, never
making her feel sick.
Ethan kissed her hands, saying seriously, "Baby, I didn't do it on purpose."
"I'll forgive you for now."
Their impressive convoy of Jeeps couldn't go unnoticed, attracting the attention of many young people who were enjoying a lazy weekend. Ines felt
the envious gazes and her mood lifted even more. This was probably the vanity every woman had, always hoping other women would envy her for

having a good husband.
The wedding was held at the Diamond Hotel. Hosting a wedding by the river in the summer was a delight for all the guests. By the time they arrived at
the hotel, it wasn't too early. After a short rest, Zander entered. "Izzy, we should get ready to go. The ceremony is about to start."
Zander was rarely seen in such formal attire, and Ines could tell that he was somewhat nervous. She gave him a reassuring hug, and said, "Uncle,
don't be nervous. Today you are leading me down the aisle to happiness."
Zander chuckled at Ines' words, feeling his nerves ease slightly. Taking a deep breath, he said, "Alright, I won't be nervous. I have the honor of
walking you down the aisle to Ethan."