Kevin took a big gulp of air, out of anxiety, absolutely eager to hear Karen say "Yes, I do" more than anyone else.
However, Karen did not answer. She looked at him without showing much expression.
Karen did not answer for a long time, and guests started whispering.
Just as Kevin wanted to say something, Karen moved her hand slightly and let go of Kevin's hand.
The moment Karen pulled her hand away, Kevin could feel something poke through his heart.
Yet, in the next second, Karen held his hand tightly again and gave him a bright happy smile. She looked at the priest and replied firmly, "Yes, I do!"
Kevin's racing heart settled down finally. Under Mia' s and Faye' s lead, a warm applause sounded behind them.
The priest looked at Kevin, who was carrying their child, and asked again, "Leo Kevin Kyle, do you take Karen Daly as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"
Kevin nodded without hesitation. "Yes, I do."
Besides this life, he wanted to be with Karen in their next lives too. He wanted to protect her and to love her, forever and always!
As soon as Kevin responded, an enthusiastic applause lasted for a long time in the church.
The priest asked again, "Hale Kyle, Rana Brown, as Leo Kevin Kyle's parents, do you bless their marriage?"
Papa Kyle replied, "Yes, I do!"
Mama Kyle was so moved she had already started crying long ago. She wiped off the tears of joy and nodded, "Of course I do!"
The priest added, "Then I' m officially announcing.."
"Grandpa, you still haven't asked me yet." Before the priest could finish his words, a soft and tender voice suddenly interrupted him.
"Oh..." The priest responded very quickly. With a smile on his usually serious face, he added, "Karen Joy Kyle, do you bless your parents to be an officially wedded husband and wife?"
Little Karen nodded vigorously and answered, "Yes, I do! I want my daddy and mommy to be together forever!"
There was another round of applause from the crowd, and the priest continued, "Then, please allow me to announce officially that the bride and groom can now exchange rings, and the groom may kiss the bride."
The groom was still holding a third wheel in his arms. The third wheel was staring at them with her gorgeous big eyes. How was he going to kiss the bride?
Perhaps they had been married for a while now and understood each other's thoughts, Kevin and Karen approached Little Karen at the same time and kissed one side of her cheeks each.
This was a one-of-a-kind wedding. The groom was unable to kiss his bride. However, their joy and happiness were something that everyone in the room could witness.
Under the witness of the guests, Kevin and Karen's wedding ceremony was completed successfully.
"Karen..." At this moment, Kevin couldn't think of anything else. All he could think about was their "wedding night" tonight.
"Hm?" Karen blushed a little under his gaze, but she did not shy away from him.
"We won't be attending the wedding reception. My parents can take care of the guests." He put Little Karen down and said,
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