A few more days passed amidst the continuous autumn rain.

On the day of the engagement banquet, the overcast sky that had lingered for days finally cleared up.

It was the joyous day of Tessa’s engagement. Her entire family had woken up early at the Yates residence.

Even Seline, who loved to sleep in, had risen early and changed into a cheerful little red dress.

In Tessa’s bedroom, a team of professional makeup artists was doing her makeup.

She wore a light pink modern-style dress, her hair styled into an elegant bun adorned with pearl accessories.

Seline leaned against the dressing table, tilting her head as she looked at Tessa. “Tessa, you look so beautiful today.”

Tessa smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek.

Seline’s chubby baby face clouded with concern. She furrowed her brows as she asked, “Tessa, after you get married, will you still come home often?”

Tessa froze for a moment. She didn’t expect that question.

She curved her lips, her eyes carrying a smile. “Of course I will, Stephen’s house is so close to ours. I can come back every day.”

“You’re lying.” Seline pouted. “You don’t even come home every day now. How would you do that after marrying Stephen?”

Tessa couldn’t help but laugh. “I had to work, so I don’t have time to come home every day.”

Seline held out her pinky finger. “Promise me you’ll come home every day to see me.”

Tessa chuckled. It seemed children weren’t that easy to fool after all.

She extended her pinky finger. “I can’t promise to come home every day, but I promise to visit whenever I can. I will come back often, okay?” Seline nodded with a smile. “Okay.”

Tessa hooked her pinky finger with Seline’s and smiled sweetly.

The engagement ceremony was set at Jacobson’s private estate in the northern suburbs.

Early in the morning, Stephen personally drove down to pick Tessa up.

Samuel and Marianne, dressed in formal attire, were waiting in the living room downstairs.

Samuel greeted Stephen warmly with a smile as soon as he saw

“Stephen, wait just a moment

will be down shortly.”

Marianne stood to his side, a gentle smile gracing her face.

She was genuinely happy. Although Tessa was not her biological daughter, she had always treated her as if she were.

She thought to herself, “Tyla, Tessa

has finally grown up. She is getting engaged today. You must be pleased to see this from Heaven Stephen is an excellent young man, and I can tell he genuinely cares for Tessa. She will be happy with him, so don’t worry.”

They all sat in the living room, chatting casually.

After a while, Seline came running down the stairs, excitedly announcing, “Tessa is coming!” Everyone turned to look as Tessa descended the stairs, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers. Stephen’s eyes flashed with amazement, and even his breathing seemed to pause.

Tessa was breathtakingly beautiful.

The light pink dress perfectly outlined her figure, her slender waist graceful and delicate.

Her exquisite makeup made her appearance even more striking, while the elegant bun gave her a gentle and sophisticated air. Though he had seen her countless times, she still made his heart flutter again and again.

Stephen’s lips curved into a smile as he stepped forward and took Tessa’s hand.

In the car, Stephen and Tessa sat in the back seat.

His excitement was barely contained. “Tessa, this day has finally come.”

Tessa’s smile showed that she was

a bit shy a faint blush tinting hernet

cheeks. “I have been “I have been looking looking forward to this day too.”

“I wish we could skip the engagement and go straight to the wedding so that you can become my wife right away.”