The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1653

Erica lifted her skirt and walked over to Rosalynn.

"You're looking amazing!" Rosalynn exclaimed upon spotting Erica. "Hands down, the most stunning bride I've ever seen."

"Wait till your big day, you'll outshine me for sure!" Erica retorted, grinning as she turned to Wayne, "President Silverman, your kids are all grown-up. Time to get hitched, don't you think?"

In fact, attending this wedding had stirred up Wayne's desire to tie the knot.

He vaguely remembered having wedding plans before things went south. But now, he couldn't recollect a thing.

"Absolutely," Wayne replied with conviction.

"Daddy, I wanna be the flower girl!" Ivy chipped in, clutching Wayne's hand.

"Sure thing." Wayne affectionately ruffled Ivy's hair.

"You guys should head to the banquet hall, I need to change into my next outfit." Erica quickly excused herself and left.

Rosalynn glanced at Jacob, who was holding a bouquet.

Jacob was swarmed by a handful of acquaintances, it seemed he won’t be able to leave early.

"Jacob finally got his act together," Rosalynn commented, then suggested to Wayne, "Let's head to the banquet hall."

"Alright." Wayne nodded, but his gaze unknowingly drifted back to Jacob.

Thinking about his own fate – potentially being in Jacob's shoes – sent a shiver down Wayne's spine.

Watching the woman he'd passionately loved marrying another man, looking so darn happy...

What if it had been him...

Wayne's thoughts momentarily stalled.

No, it would never be him. Not unless he was six feet under. Such a scenario was absolutely off the cards.

This realization made Wayne feel somewhat better.

On the way to the banquet hall, Rosalynn and her family bumped into the Shields trio, still on the phone.

"What's going on? We're just here for the wedding, how could Kelly go missing?" Jack kept dialing, but to no avail.