"But for us, the union of family is the most sacred ceremony that needs to be witnessed by God and all loved ones."
He looked at Lin Yu'an, and his tone held no command, only a solemn expectation belonging to an elder.
"Lin, now that you have children and this unparalleled family, everything has settled down."
"Therefore, I hope you can consider scheduling a formal wedding."
"We don't need it to be grand, nor do we care about any legal documents."
"We just hope to see the three of you, on a sunny day, in the blessing of all the family, formally declare that you will forever guard each other."
These words, though said tactfully, carried such weight that everyone present felt it.
Aliya's breath quickened instantly, she jerked her head up, staring at her father in disbelief, her eyes suddenly full of tears and endless anticipation.
Emily also nervously clenched her hands, feeling both apprehensive and a desire she hadn't even realized.
