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Chapter 7 - The Grand Celebration

Six months later.

The grand gardens of the Caldwell estate were transformed into a sea of white roses, crystal chandeliers hanging from the ancient oak trees, and soft classical music drifting across the green lawns. Over three hundred guests—heads of state, tech titans, and international royalty—filled the seating rows, waiting for the event of the century.

Inside the master suite, I stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring at my reflection in awe.

My wedding dress was a masterpiece of delicate ivory lace and satin, cascading down to a long, graceful train. My dark hair was styled into soft, elegant waves adorned with tiny pearl pins. I didn't look like the scared girl who used to mop these floors. I looked like a queen.

The door clicked open, and Leo came waddling into the room, wearing a miniature black tuxedo with a red bow tie, carrying a small velvet pillow with our wedding rings tied securely onto it.

"Mama! Look!" Leo cheered, showing off his tiny shiny shoes.

"You look so handsome, my little prince," I laughed, kneeling down carefully to give him a sweet kiss on his cheek.

Behind him, the heavy mahogany doors opened, and Ethan walked in.

He froze the moment he saw me. In his tailored dark tuxedo, he looked impossibly handsome, but his eyes were filled with such intense, breathless devotion that my heart skipped a beat.

"God, Rosa," Ethan rasped, walking over slowly, his eyes sweeping over me from head to toe. "You are the most breathtaking woman in the universe."

"You're not supposed to see the bride before the ceremony," I teased, smiling through my tears.

"I’ve waited four years for this moment, Rosa," Ethan murmured, reaching out to gently wrap his arms around my waist, drawing me close without wrinkling my dress. "I’m not waiting another second."

He leaned down and kissed me with a tender, deep passion that made my knees weak. Leo giggled beneath us, tugging on Ethan’s pant leg.

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"Daddy, rings!" Leo reminded him, holding up the velvet pillow.

Ethan laughed, picking Leo up in his left arm while holding my hand with his right. "Right. The rings. Let's go get married."

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