Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

Chapter Fifty Nine: The Beginning Of Their Feelings (10)

Since then, Gerard and Chloe's engagement went smoothly.

The Blanchett family was satisfied to join hands with the newly emerging Roem family in the Imperial faction, and the Roem family was also satisfied to join hands with the Blanchett family, the head of the Imperial faction.

It was a pleasant marriage, for everyone except for Karina de Hernia*. However, she had no choice but to accept their bond in the end.

[*E/N: Chloe's older sister, and wife of the Emperor.]

It was because Chloe looked so delighted by Gerard's side.

It was the long-awaited wedding day.

Standing beside Chloe, who wore a white dress, Gerard had to swallow several times. He glanced at the woman who was going to be his wife in a few minutes.

Braided brown hair, with a veil gently placed on top. Her long eyelashes and flushed cheeks that shone.

She was beautiful.

Gerard held her pale and slender hand tightly as he became nervous for no reason. The two were holding hands as they stood in front of the high priest who led the rites.

"It's never easy for a man and woman to leave their parents and form a family. However, with noble love and a sense of duty within each of you..."

The rites were recited in a solemn atmosphere. However, Gerard couldn't concentrate at all.

His attention was solely on Chloe. He insistently stared at Chloe, as if he wanted to remember this moment for eternity.

'This woman... is my wife now.'

My wife. My spouse. Chloe Blanchett. He liked the words very much.

Gerard finally realized that Chloe was really about to be his. At the same time, a door in his mind became unlocked and his feelings for her became clear.

"...Of his life?"

Then, Chloe looked up and stared at Gerard.

Was it uncomfortable to be stared at so intently? He tried to turn his eyes away from her in an awkward manner, but she mouthed to him.

'Please answer.'

'Answer?'

"Hm, hm! Does the groom, Gerard Blanchett, swear to respect and love the bride, Chloe Roem, for the rest of his life?"

How did he make such a mistake? Gerard hurriedly turned his head towards the high priest.

"Yes, I swear."

He didn't want to let go of the hand that he held, even if this was the end of eternity.

Gerard swore before God on that day. Regardless of what happened, he would put Chloe first, and shower her with the respect and protection she deserved.

It was Gerard Blanchett's love, an eternal promise that would remain unchanged.

***

His oath became more defined as time went by. His feelings also deepened. Gerard approached the bed where Chloe and their baby were lying. A smile naturally crept onto his face as soon as he saw the mother and son were sleeping in the same position. They smelled so warm and cozy that he wanted to rub his cheeks into them. It was comforting.

Then the baby lying beside Chloe let out a whine.

"Hngh."

Gerard hurriedly rubbed Abel on the back. He didn't want the child to disturb his wife's sweet sleep. The child's whine eased down when his back was caressed.