A few days later, the wedding at sea came to a successful conclusion.
Hailey did her utmost to serve all the elders and peers, earning praises from the Laurence family.
Hearing everyone's compliments towards Hailey, Latonia paused, turning back to look at Hailey who was standing below the deck.
Seeing her handing out gifts to each departing member of the Laurence family, Latonia couldn't help but crack a smile.
Somehow, after only a few days together, she found herself growing fond of Hailey.
After everyone had left, Hailey finally turned to Eleanor who had been by her side all along.
"I have something else for you, besides these gifts."
Never one to stand on ceremony, Eleanor reached out her hand, "What is it?"
As Hailey handed her the gift, she also took out a photo from her bag and placed it in Eleanor's palm, "Take a look, see if you like it."
Eleanor took the photo which depicted a moment in the open-air cabin with the Laurence and Pine families.
Although those present didn't understand each other's relationships, Bernard had managed to bridge two families through his own efforts.
In the photo, Bernard sat in the center, the Pine family on his left, the Laurence family on his right, everyone looking at each other.
And Bernard, he was staring intently at Eleanor who returned his gaze, surrounded by neat sofas and the endless sea.
In addition, there was Garett sitting in the corner, and Chase, holding a wine glass, watching Sigrid. All the moments were frozen that night.
Eleanor looked at the photo happily, "Hailey, who took this?"
Hailey looked at Pearce who was walking briskly with Nina, "He took it."
On the night they played cards, Nina had been clinging to Pearce, asking for food and drink. By the time Pearce returned from putting her to sleep, the card game was over.
In retaliation, Pearce snapped this picture and then found Hailey, trading it for a gold bar, which is how Hailey got this photo.
Hearing the story behind the photo, Eleanor's mood became complicated, "That's so Pearce."
Hailey smiled gently, "Even though I lost a gold bar, this photo is a great memento."
Eleanor also laughed, "Yes, this photo is very meaningful."
The scene where Bernard and his cousins gathered around a table would probably only happen once in a lifetime, making it significant.
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