Chapter 638: The Day of Marriage 2
The two carriages stopped in front of the red carpet, or at least near it. A moment later, the doors of both carriages opened, and the passengers stepped out.
The front carriage carried Grand Duke Flamecrest, his wife Anna Flamecrest, and Aldrey’s younger brother, Luis Flamecrest. The back carriage carried Grand Duke Rivas and his wife, Elene Rivas.
The arrival of the groom’s and bride’s direct families signaled that the procession was about to begin.
The two families walked into the church, where they saw Aldrian and the others. They greeted everyone, but when Grand Duke Flamecrest and Grand Duke Rivas turned to greet Aldrian, there was still a trace of awkwardness.
Aldrian was their own grandson, yet both Grand Duke Flamecrest and Grand Duke Rivas still felt strange and awkward calling him that. They felt unworthy of being his grandfathers. Even so, they wanted to greet him, but before they could, their wives had already stepped forward.
"Young Aldrian, I’ve actually wanted to meet you directly for a long time. This is the first time I’ve had the chance," said Anna, the wife of Grand Duke Flamecrest, with a smile. She took Aldrian’s right arm and gave it a gentle squeeze, as if trying to feel the firmness of his arm, like a proud grandmother.
"Me too, young Aldrian. I’ve heard about you from your mother ever since the rumors about Irene and Aldrey began spreading. She hasn’t stopped talking about you as the most treasured person in her life," Elene said with a smile. She did the same as Anna, gently holding his left arm.
Aldrian, of course, returned their smiles as he answered them.
"I’m glad we finally met on this joyous occasion, Grandmother Anna, Grandmother Elene. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to visit in the past because of various circumstances."
Hearing Aldrian call them grandmother, Anna and Elene’s smiles grew even brighter.
"That’s alright. After this, I really want to talk with you about many things, young Aldrian. Would you grant us old women the honor of a private conversation?" said Elene, her words supported by Anna’s nod.
"Of course, Grandmother. I would be glad to visit you afterward and talk as much as you like. Also, you two don’t look old at all. What I see are youthful, beautiful, and elegant women," Aldrian replied with a soft smile.