Page 127 of If You Give a Billionaire a Bride

August and Liam are in the back row. Their love and support for Everly is the one silver lining in all she went through with Richard.

Despite the tension in their relationship, Everly extended an invitation to her mom. However, shortly after she replied with her regrets. She found out Mark was married with a family, and moved on to a dentist she met online, and they’re traveling Asia together.

Everly was relieved she didn’t have to worry about her mom on her special day. For now, she’s content with minimal contact, but if she ever does decide she wants her mom more involved in her life, I’ll support her.

I’m fidgeting with my bracelet when Harrison leans over to whisper in my ear. “Are you okay?” It was fitting to have him officiate our vow renewal ceremony since he was a key piece in bringing us together.

I grin. “I’ve never been better.”

“Good, because here they come,” he says, nodding toward the house.

Lola comes down the aisle first, dressed in a pink tutu dress that swishes with each step. She grins as she tosses handfuls of daffodil petals from her basket.

Everly and I decided against having a wedding party since we’re only exchanging vows, but we couldn’t tell Lola no when she asked to be our flower girl.

She waves at me with a big grin on her face, and I give her a thumbs up. When she gets to the end of the aisle she hands her basket to my mom before going to sit with Dylan and Marlow.

When I glance up, I’m left speechless when I see Everly and Theo walk toward us, her hand resting on his arm.

She’s wearing a cream silk slip dress paired with a pair of open-toed heels. Her hair is loosely gathered into a bun with a few tendrils left out to frame her face.

She’s perfect.

It’s as if time stands still, and everything around us fades away—Everly’s presence is all-consuming. She has captured my heart and soul, and they’re hers to keep.

As they approach the front row, my patience dissolves, and I stride forward, closing the distance between us.

“I’ll take it from here,” I tell Theo.

He chuckles at my impatience before leaning over to kiss Everly on the cheek. “Take good care of her.”

“I will,brother.” I wink.

My attention is back on my bride as I guide her to the floral arch.

“You sure you want to do this, wifey?” I whisper in her ear.

“This is just a formality, hubby. You’re already mine,” she sasses.

“Yes, I am.”

Once we’re in front of Harrison, he addresses our families. “Thank you for coming to celebrate Cash and Everly. They’ve each prepared vows and would like to share them with you now,” he says.

Everly’s eyes grow wide when I pull out a napkin from Willow Creek Café with my vows written on the back.

“I love you, Everly Stafford,” I start with a smile. “Since we were kids, I’ve dreamed of making you mine, and now it’s finally a reality. The last few months together have been the best of my life. You’re my home. Every day spent together will be filled with learning, laughter, and love. I promise to cherish and protect you always, to support you in all your endeavors, and to love you unconditionally.” I gently wipe away a tear trickling down Everly’s cheek.

She looks at Harrison, who takes an envelope from his suit pocket and gives it to her.

“Thanks for holding onto this for me,” she says.

“Sure thing,” He replies with a smile.

A grin spreads across my face when Everly opens the envelope and takes out a napkin from Willow Creek Café with her wedding vows written on it.

“There’s no one else I’d rather spend the rest of my life with. You’re my safe haven. The one person who braves every morning with me before I’ve had my daily caffeine fix, and who also supports my shoe addiction.” She reaches out to take my hand. “I pledge to be your partner in all things, and to be your unwavering support during your highs and lows. I love you, Stafford.”

I tilt her chin so she’s looking at me. “I love you so much, Ev, more than I’ll ever be able to put into words.”

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