Chapter 1145:

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A faint tremor touched Noelle’s long, graceful lashes. She slowly extended her hand, as if entrusting it to someone more precious than her own life, offering no path of retreat, and set it into Ethan’s grasp. It was a promise meant to last forever.

Ethan enclosed her hand with unwavering strength, never once letting his focus drift away.

Having lost both parents early, Ethan had watched their passing with helpless eyes, sinking into self-reproach and solitude—until a spirited girl in a summer dress stepped into his existence. She was like a bright, mischievous sprite, disrupting his world entirely. From that moment, she became the light that saved him.

And now, his salvation stood within his reach.

Together, they stepped before the priest to make their vows.

“Ethan Martin, will you take Noelle Hammond to be your lawfully wedded wife? From this moment forward, in joy or in hardship, in abundance or in want, in health or in illness, do you pledge to cherish, respect, and remain true to her until the last day of your life?”

Ethan regarded his glowing bride with unmatched seriousness. “I do.”

“Noelle Hammond, will you take Ethan Martin to be your lawfully wedded husband? From this moment forward, in joy or in hardship, in abundance or in want, in health or in illness, do you pledge to cherish, respect, and remain true to him until the last day of your life?”

Noelle’s lips curved faintly, a sheen of tears at the edges of her eyes. “I do.”

Their words of devotion echoed through the chapel, and then a swell of applause burst from the crowd, showering the newlyweds in waves of blessings.

In the first pew, Levi dabbed at the tears welling in his eyes. Both Ethan and Noelle, who had faced life’s hardships without parents, had grown through mutual reliance and shared perseverance, now arriving at this moment of completeness. Even if his own life ended, he could bring comfort to Ethan’s parents and to Jeffery and Babette, who had taken Noelle in.

𝖣𝗂sс𝗼𝗏𝗲r 𝗵𝘪d𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴e𝘮𝘴 𝗈𝗇 𝗀а𝗹ոо𝘷e𝗅s.𝖼𝘰𝘮

Calden’s and Leona’s eyes were misted as well, having witnessed firsthand the depth of Ethan’s devotion to Noelle. The regret of discovering their daughter so late remained, yet gratitude prevailed that Ethan had been there for her all along.

Domenic leaned toward Elijah, whispering, “Our sister’s married now. Time for you to start worrying.”

Elijah’s expression stayed flat. “Do you think Mom and Dad won’t hound you first?”

Domenic said nothing, but the thought unsettled him. Why would it fall on him?

Following the vows came the rings. When the ceremony reached its close, the priest smiled warmly. “You may now seal your vows with a kiss.”

The declaration set the audience cheering. Ethan’s eyes lit with joy as his elegant fingers brushed the veil aside, leaning in to claim his bride’s lips. The sound of applause swept through the chapel, mingled with joyful shouts and heartfelt blessings.

Hailey’s eyes shone with tears. “I have to get this on camera!”

Elianna exhaled softly. “Committing your life to someone you love—it’s beautiful.”

Gilmore bent close to her ear and asked quickly, “Elianna, when will it be our turn? I’ll respect your timing—whenever you want.”

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