The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 2185

“I'm usually not swamped at work, and I don't get tired easily, so there's no need for my wife to help me with these things, but I can certainly give her a shoulder rub, a back massage, or squeeze her legs a bit," Romeo's response drew a round of applause from the crowd.

The best man, Jackson, chuckled as he turned to Arabella, "So, after the wedding, are you cool with the groom having his own little stash of cash?"

"I'm all for it," Arabella replied generously.

Thunderous applause erupted once again.

But Romeo added, "I've already got a treasure trove, my wife, she's the biggest one I'll ever have in my life."

His words had a double meaning; not only did his wife manage all his finances, indeed making her his greatest treasure, but she herself was a treasure.

Lively clapping filled the room once more.

Another bridesmaid turned to the five grooms on stage and asked, "Would you gentlemen be willing to hand over the financial reins to your wives?"

In perfect unison, all five grooms responded, "Already done."

None of them had hidden any personal funds; they had handed over financial control to their wives right when they paid the dowry.

Everyone was astounded, even those watching the live stream were green with envy.

Another bridesmaid posed the question, "Are you willing to compliment the bride every day after the wedding, to be utterly devoted to your wife, making her days joyful and the envy of others?"

"No problem," the five grooms answered in chorus.

The viewers of the live stream were deeply moved.

[Oh my, our David is just so dashing! So sweet! So lovable!]

[Have you guys noticed how each of Arabella's five brothers has their own kind of handsome? Hans exudes a mature charm, Chasel is striking, Clark is talented, Sean has that cool allure, and David's handsomeness comes with such warmth!]

Every single one of them was a feast for the eyes!

The bridesmaids then asked the five grooms, "Are you willing to always put your brides first in your life, to clear the path for them, to shield them from the storm, to forever dote on them, cherish them, and be their safe harbor?"

"We are," the five grooms replied together.

The brides were moved to tears.

"Whether you're well-off or even wealthier in the future, lucky or even luckier, will you always love her, support her, and encourage her?" "Whether she's beautiful or even more so, intelligent or more so, and interesting or increasingly so, will you always stand by her without reservation?"

"Will you prioritize her over your career, strive for the family, and become a better version of yourself?"

The five grooms solemnly answered in unison, "We will."

The applause was like a tidal wave, engulfing the venue.

The groomsmen then turned their questions to the brides.

"Are you willing to start a family with the groom sooner rather than later, to have a few kids?" they teased.

The question elicited laughter from many guests.

The brides, blushing yet sweetly, replied, "Yes, I am."

"And after the wedding, can you spare a bit more spending money for the groom?"

The brides laughed and said, "No problem."

"If the groom annoys you, can you go easy on him when you have to set him straight?"

The brides burst into laughter and eventually agreed they could be gentle.

"One last question, do you vow to stand by your groom's side as his wife for life, to hold his hand as tightly as you have these past years, to respect him, understand him, support him, and always be there for him?"

Tears glistened in the brides' eyes as they said earnestly and with conviction, "I do."