𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 20: 𝑨 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 🔞

                                    

                                          
In the grand hall of the church, Ryujin stood at the altar, her heart pounding with both nerves and excitement. Her adoptive father, Chaewon, stood beside her, squeezing her hand as he leaned in to whisper.
"Congratulations, my child. You're about to start a whole new chapter. Be a good parent and a loyal partner to Yeji, alright? No more wild days," he teased, with a warm smile.
Ryujin chuckled, a bit teary-eyed. "Dad, ever since I met Yeji, I've only had eyes for her," she said, her voice full of emotion. "Thank you... for everything. I wouldn't be here without you." She hugged him tightly, feeling a rush of gratitude.
Meanwhile, just outside the church doors, Yeji stood in her gown, a vision of beauty. Her adoptive mother, Jiwon, was by her side, beaming with pride.
 "I can't believe this day is finally here," Jiwon said, brushing away a tear. "You've made me so proud, Yeji. And now you're giving us a grandchild... a piece of our family's future." She took Yeji's hand, squeezing it lovingly.
Yeji's eyes shimmered with tears. "Mom, I don't know how to thank you enough. You and Dad have been there for me through everything." She looked over at Ryuseok, who was watching from his wheelchair, unable to speak since the accident but still visibly happy.
Taking a deep breath, Yeji prepared to walk down the aisle, glancing out at the crowd of friends and family who had gathered to witness their union. Among them, she spotted Lia, who had arrived despite their complicated history. For a moment, their eyes met, and Yeji gave her a soft smile, extending a silent olive branch.
As the music swelled, Yeji walked down the aisle on Jiwon's arm. When she reached Ryujin, her eyes filled with joy, she slipped her hand into Ryujin's, and they exchanged a private smile, grounding each other in that moment.
As the wedding ceremony began, tears already gathering in her eyes as she locked eyes with Ryujin, who stood at the altar looking dashing and utterly captivated in a crisp white tuxedo. The emotions between them were palpable, and Yeji's heart melted with every step closer to the love of her life.
Ryujin, equally overwhelmed, felt her own tears well up as she saw Yeji approaching. When Yeji finally reached her, Ryujin couldn't hold back. She gently kissed Yeji's forehead and then knelt down, placing a soft kiss on her baby bump, a silent promise to their unborn child. Murmurs of awe and joy rose from the guests as they witnessed the pure love between the two.
The priest began, "Today, we gather to witness the marriage of Shin Ryujin and Hwang Yeji, two souls who have chosen to walk this path together, bound by love, commitment, and the journey of life they'll now share."
Ryujin and Yeji turned to each other, their hands clasped tightly, the world around them fading as they prepared to share their vows. Ryujin spoke first, her voice trembling with emotion.
"Yeji," she began, her voice thick with love and sincerity, "From the moment you entered my life, everything changed. You became my reason to grow, to strive, and to become a person worthy of the love you give. I promise to be by your side through every joy and every challenge. I vow to love you with all that I am and to honor you, to care for you, and to cherish you, just as you are and as we grow together. And I promise to be the best parent I can be, to raise our child with the same love you've shown me."
Yeji wiped a tear from her cheek as Ryujin spoke, overwhelmed by the depth of her words. When it was her turn, she took a breath, her hands gently squeezing Ryujin's as she began.
"Ryujin, you are my everything-my strength, my peace, and my heart. You've shown me a love I never thought possible, and I vow to honor that love every single day. I promise to be your anchor in times of trouble, to hold your hand through all life's storms, and to be the best partner and mother I can be for our child. You've given me a life I'm grateful for, and I vow to spend every day showing you just how much you mean to me."