The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 771

"Leah, when you tie the knot, William... William and I'll be your ring bearers," Skyler said with a grin, looking down at his sister.

Leah nearly spit out the apple juice she was sipping.

"Bro, you're all grown up. Adults can't be ring bearers."

"I... I'm not an adult. I'm just a kid who loos... looks a bit big. That's all." Skyler became flustered, shaking his head and waving his hands. "All the kids at home have... have been ring bearers, except me. Dad and Mom never... never let me be one."

His face fell onto the table, his eyes reddening, on the verge of tears.

Aurelia quickly wrapped her arms around his shoulder, whispering, "Skyler, ring bearers can't both be boys. It has to be one boy and one girl, symbolizing a wish for the newlyweds to have both sons and daughters. How about this? When Avery gets hitched, you can be the best man. That's a more important role, you know. Besides, the best man gets to look after the wedding rings."

William was nodding vigorously beside them. "Skyler, you'll look so sharp as the best man. After my dad, you'll be the best-looking guy there."

At those words, Skyler's gloom lifted, and he burst into a smile. Being the best man sounded way more fun than being a ring bearer.

"Alright then, I’ll be the best man. I like... being the best man."

Beverley chuckled. "Okay, back to business. Let’s flip the next card, shall we?"

"Right." Leah turned over the next card.

It showed the Devil upright. That was not a good sign.

"The Devil signifies a big obstacle, likely from a formidable rival in love. Seems like you're about to encounter a serious competitor," Beverley said, sighing deeply. "Aurelia also drew a rival card last time, and soon after, Megan showed up, leading to her and Leopold splitting up."

Her words struck like a thunderbolt, splitting Leah's heart, which was full of love earlier. Her rosy cheeks turned pale in an instant.

Aurelia quickly took Leah's hand in hers and comforted her, "Don't worry, Leah. I'm here for you. As someone who's been there, I'll stand guard and chase away those fiends."

She decided that Leah would be her sister-in-law, Avery’s wife.