Chapter 11: Blackmail? Yes!
Father Ford made a few calls in a hurry and urged his daughter to change her dress. He then left her room.
He met with the Jeffery parents in another room and they talked a few pleasantries. The parents 'explained' that the pregnant woman had nothing to do with their son and Father Ford smilingly went along with their words, saying he trusted his 'son-in-law' as well.
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"Helena, I promise, your mom's ashes are on their way. It will take a little longer. But we can't let our guests wait for too long, right? Please come out and attend to the guests. You are the bride. You can't be absent from your own party anymore. It wouldn't look good," Father Ford spoke to his daughter, who was sitting on the sofa with her arms crossed.
She slowly bent over to take a cup of tea and sipped on it. She looked like she did not hear her father's words at all.
He did not know what to do with his stubborn daughter at all.
"Is everything okay? Is Helena not ready yet?" Jemma entered the room and asked politely.
Vincent and Vernon followed behind her and entered the room after Jemma hinted that it was appropriate.
"Sister Jemma, please come inside. I am almost ready," Helena no longer had her stern expression. She smiled brightly and stood up as she welcomed Jemma.
She did not give Vernon a glance. She just smiled at Vincent as a greeting, to which he reciprocated equally.
Everyone subconsciously glanced at Vernon. They could sense the tension between the newly wed couple.