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Thus, she had retreated back to her little corner. Other than meeting her own family, any other human contact would make her fearful and restless.
With consideration of Lauren’s mental state, a wedding of the century was most likely not going to happen.
Landon desired to give Lauren the whole world. Undoubtedly, this was an immense letdown to him.
That night, Landon called Alyssa and Jeremy to share his sorrows.
“Formalities are really not that important for the both of you.”
Alyssa was seated at her vanity table. She narrowed her eyes as she enjoyed Jeremy’s hair-brushing service.
She placed her phone on the table and put it on loudspeaker. “You and Lauren have been to hell and back. The entire world is witness to your love.
“No grand wedding could ever beat that. More importantly, you have to make Lauren feel comfortable. You don’t have to care about what other people think or any of those superficial things.”
Jeremy was distracted by the mention of a wedding. His heart wrenched.
How could he stand here so shamelessly and give Landon ideas? He himself owed Alyssa a wedding of the century.
Even if he lay down his life for her, he could never make up for all that he had owed her.
“Argh… Gentle… Be more gentle…” Alyssa grunted softly. Jeremy had brushed her hair too hard unintentionally.
“Sorry. Did I hurt you?” Jeremy’s mind was elsewhere, and his breathing was heavy.
“Mm. It’s been a little dry recently. I’ll try applying some moisturizer.”
“Okay,” Alyssa answered in a soft voice.
“That’s enough, both of you. Are you mocking me for having to be abstinent while Lauren is unwell?”
On the other end of the phone, Landon’s voice sounded tense. His fingers went numb. “You may be relishing in a happy time as husband and wife. But shouldn’t you also consider the feelings of a normal man like me?”
Alyssa burst out laughing. “I can tell that you’ve really been trying to curb your urges, Mr. Landon. Jeremy is just brushing my hair. I can’t believe that your mind wandered elsewhere.”
Alyssa stroked her soft hair, which Jeremy had helped with maintaining.
“Landon, you don’t have to rush the wedding. Just have your marriage with Lauren registered first. It’s more important to make the relationship between the both of you as husband and wife official.”
Upon hearing that, Jeremy was suddenly filled with regret. He observed the expression on Alyssa’s face.
Fortunately, she wasn’t bothered at all. With a smile on her face, she was engaging in her skincare routine. Her face looked moist, drawing him closer and closer.
“Don’t worry. I will definitely be getting that marriage certificate.” Landon’s voice was full of affection. “In the future, Lauren will be the wife of Harper Group’s chairman.”
“In the future, Javier will be your father-in-law. You will be able to strut throughout Solana City,” Alyssa teased him in a relaxed tone.
“I will not rely on Walsh Group’s resources. I will rely on myself to look after Lauren and run Harper Group.”
“All you have to do is holler if you need help. Don’t try to bear all the burden on your shoulders.” Jeremy’s eyes became deep. “Never ever forget that we are here for you.”
Alyssa sat in deep thought for a while. All of a sudden, her eyes lit up. “Since Lauren doesn’t want to have a grand wedding, let’s organize a simple ceremony¡ªone that is warm and only attended by family members. What do you think?
“I remember seeing northern lights in Lauren’s painting. She also told me she’d love to see the northern lights. We can have the wedding at Bernadia. I heard it is one of the countries where the aurora is most beautiful.
“It can be a family-only wedding ceremony. That way, Lauren doesn’t have to be troubled by her social anxiety. You can both also spend your honeymoon there right away. It’s killing two birds with one stone!”
“The northern lights…” Landon’s heart dropped.
He was deeply in love with Lauren. Yet, he had only just found out that she liked the northern lights.
Affectionate love wasn’t enough. As a soon-to-be husband, he still had lots to learn. There was much for him to work on in the future.
“I know that it has been quite a trying time recently. Your main job is to manage Harper Group well. You’ve had to appease the shareholders, stabilize share prices, and prevent conspirers from going through loopholes.”
Alyssa lifted her eyes and gazed at Jeremy tenderly. She held his hand in hers. “Jeremy and I will do all we can to help you with your wedding.”
“Thanks for being concerned for Lauren and me, Lyse. When is your wedding with Jeremy happening?” Landon asked in a concerned voice.
At this point, Jeremy and Alyssa’s relationship was as solid as a rock. They did not deem it necessary to have a marriage certificate to prove their love for one another.
However, as a best friend who watched them go through such an arduous journey, Landon sincerely hoped that they would make their relationship as a married couple official. He wanted to see them make up for the things that they had missed out in the past.
At the end of it all, he wanted his best friend to be given an official status!
Even if Alyssa were to abandon him in the far future, whether due to his age or her wanting to find someone younger, Jeremy would still be her official husband, his position wouldn’t be swayed easily.
He was just planning ahead!
Jeremy gulped. He tightened his grip on the brush.
“We’ll marry Lauren off first. There’s no rush with the matters between Jeremy and me.”
After the call with Landon ended, Alyssa realized that Jeremy had not made a single sound behind her.
She crossed her legs and tapped her foot in the air. Her pink, soft slipper dangled from the tips of her toes.
There was a gleam in her eyes. She squinted and asked, “Why did you stop, Jeremy? What are you thinking about?”
“I was thinking about why your hair is so silky.” Jeremy picked up Alyssa’s hair with his hand and brushed it absent-mindedly.
His voice was raspy and low. He did not even realize how alluring the restraint in his voice was.
Alyssa clicked her tongue. “You’re lying, Jeremy.”
She kicked him lightly on the leg of his pants. She smiled. “Did you hear what Landon said earlier?”
“I did.”
“Don’t you want to make it official for yourself?” Through his white shirt, Alyssa gave him a poke on his firm abs.
At that moment, Jeremy’s heart was like a headless chicken that was being chased by a hunter. His heartbeat was fast, rushed, and chaotic.
After a moment, he spoke up in a hoarse voice, “I do…”
“Hm? What did you say? I couldn’t hear you.” Alyssa turned her head slightly and put her hand behind her ear. She blinked at him.
“I do, Lyse. I do.”
At the same time, a loud crack sounded.
In his nervousness, he actually broke the brush in two!
Alyssa was stunned. Jeremy then got down on one knee in front of her. He lifted his sculpted face and looked at her with his sharp eyes.
He said, “Please make it official with me, Ms. Alyssa.
The look in Alyssa’s eyes became deep. She showed no change in her expression.
She maintained her cool even in front of Jeremy.
He panicked. His Adam’s apple bobbed. Then, he added, “I don’t mind even if you prefer polyandry.”
If Landon were to hear what Jeremy just said, he would probably laugh at him.
“Good-for-nothing!”
“Useless president!”
“Polyandry?”
Alyssa narrowed her eyes at him. She tickled him on his chin with her fingers and tilted his chin up.
“Would you be happy with that, Mr. Jeremy?”
“No, I won’t.”
