“Yes, Ashy. I don’t want to tell Julian about this for now. If he finds out, he definitely won’t let me do it. So, I need you to keep this a secret,” Aurora said nervously.
The person she was speaking to was Asher. She couldn’t help but share this secret with him, or he would keep pressing her for answers.
“Have you really thought this through? What if you forget him, and he falls in love with someone else? What will you do then?”
“I won’t forget. Even if I had to do it all over again, I would still fall in love with him,” Aurora replied firmly.
Asher gazed at Aurora deeply, silently wondering to himself: If we could start over, would I have a chance?
“What’s going on?” Julian asked as he walked over. He had already picked out his suit-men’s formalwear was much easier to choose. A quick glance at all the options was all it took for him to make a decision. After getting his measurements taken, he hurried over.
He wanted to be the first to see Aurora trying on her wedding dress. Even though Asher wasn’t an outsider, he was still a man, and Julian didn’t want anyone else to see her before he did.
But when he arrived, he saw that Aurora looked as if she was about to cry. Without thinking, he pulled her into his arms, glaring at Asher with suspicion.
Though he didn’t say anything, his eyes clearly conveyed his thoughts: Why are you bullying my wife?
Asher shrugged. Aurora quickly explained, “Julian, I was just talking to Ashy about everything we’ve been through. It made me emotional, that’s all. You know how my moods have been lately-I can’t even control them myself.”
Julian thought about it and nodded. He also felt like everything had been surreal. Aurora was really about to become his wife, and she was carrying his child.
“So that’s what it was. I thought he upset you,” Julian said.
“I wouldn’t dare,” Asher interjected. And it was true-he couldn’t bear to see her cry. He would rather hold her in his hands and protect her than let her feel the slightest sadness.
“Have you picked out a wedding dress yet?” Julian asked, running his fingers through her hair. As long as she was alright, nothing else mattered. He couldn’t stand to see her upset.
“Not yet. Why don’t you help me choose?” Aurora said, steadying her emotions. She had promised herself not to be sad when she was with him.
“Alright, let me take a look,” Julian said, turning to the rows of wedding dresses. They all looked similar at first glance since they were all white, but upon closer inspection, each one had its own unique design.
“This strapless one is nice. It shows off your collarbones and the elegant lines of your back,” Julian said, pointing to one dress.
Aurora had beautifully shaped shoulders, and a strapless dress would make her look both elegant and alluring.
“This one with the cinched waist is also great. Your waist is so slender.”
“And this one with the subtle slit is perfect too. You have long legs-you can pull it off effortlessly.”
Julian scanned the dresses and couldn’t help but praise Aurora over and over again. He wasn’t even aware he was doing it until he finished and realized, “Little Bunny, you look good in everything.”
Aurora chuckled softly. “You’re not supposed to flatter me like that.”
“I’m just speaking the truth. Asher, wouldn’t you agree?” Julian turned to Asher.
Asher nodded earnestly. “Yes, you have an amazing figure. You’d look stunning in anything.”
The two men, who could cause a storm wherever they went, had now both turned into Aurora’s devoted admirers.
“Still, I have to pick one,” Aurora said. She wasn’t a fan of overly puffy dresses. She preferred something more mature and elegant, which suited her figure perfectly. “How about this one?”
Julian’s eyes lit up. “This one is beautiful. Go try it on.”
“Alright,” Aurora said, taking the dress and heading to the fitting room.
The moment she walked away, Julian’s smile faded. He turned to Asher. “What were you two really talking about earlier?”
Julian had sensed something was off. Yesterday, when he arrived, the atmosphere had been far calmer than he expected.
The calmer things seemed, the more suspicious they were. Then Aurora had suggested taking wedding photos, which only made Julian feel more uneasy.
He couldn’t put his finger on what exactly was wrong, but when he saw Aurora and Asher together earlier, their expressions had struck him as odd.
Asher remained calm. He had promised Aurora he wouldn’t tell Julian the truth.
Just as Aurora had said, Tina’s health was fragile. If she experienced a major shock and it led to her death, Aurora would never forgive herself.
Aurora had already made up her mind, and no one could change it. All Asher could do was help her keep the secret.
Aurora trusted him enough to tell him the truth. If he turned around and told Julian, he would betray her trust.
“We were just talking about the past. She said she loves you and that the happiest moment of her life is marrying you,” Asher said, mixing truth with lies.
“Really? That’s all?” Julian pressed.
“We didn’t get to say much else. You came in before we could. I wouldn’t try to take her away or anything-what are you so worried about?” Asher complained.
“You’d better not. She’s my wife now and forever. Keep your thoughts to yourself,” Julian said coldly.
“Got it, got it. No need to keep repeating it,” Asher replied, feigning impatience as he walked away. “I’m going out for a smoke.”
He was afraid that if he stayed with Julian any longer, he might let the truth slip. Since even Aurora couldn’t change the situation, how could he?
Julian stayed in the room, waiting for Aurora to come out. The moment the door opened, his eyes lit up.
Aurora had chosen an off-shoulder mermaid-style gown with a long train. Since her pregnancy wasn’t showing yet, the mermaid silhouette perfectly highlighted her figure.
The bodice was made of lace with delicate cutouts, adorned with tiny crystals that shimmered like stars scattered across the night sky.
The dress hugged her waist, accentuating her curves, and a light, sheer veil trailed behind her, flowing gracefully to the ground. Aurora’s long hair was loose, and she walked out shyly.
Even though she usually carried herself with confidence and poise, this was her first time wearing a wedding dress. For every woman, a wedding dress was sacred. She felt so nervous that she didn’t even dare to walk properly.
“How… how does it look?” she asked timidly.
Julian was completely stunned. She was still asking if she looked good?
Most women’s skin would deteriorate during pregnancy, but Aurora had always taken great care of herself. Even now, her skin was flawless.
Even without makeup, she looked breathtaking.
“You look amazing,” Julian said.
Even though they were only taking wedding photos, the atmosphere felt as if they were about to walk down the aisle.
Julian had always been Aurora’s biggest admirer, but now, seeing her in a wedding dress, he was utterly captivated.
He could already picture their wedding day-the happiest moment of his life. She would be the most dazzling bride, stealing everyone’s gaze.
“When we get married, we’ll have the wedding dress designed just like this. It’s perfect,” Julian said, unable to take his eyes off her. How could his Little Bunny be so beautiful?
Someday, their little Little Bunny would surely be just as adorable and beautiful.