Chapter 1353


    After nting a kiss on Kya’s forehead, Charlie turned and started walking away, with Mr. Sample and


    his crew bustling to catch up


    As soon as Charlie was out of sight, Linda blurted out, “Gina, who the heck is this Mr. James? Is he


    really Kya’s dad?”


    Gina didn’t spill any beans. Instead, she took Emily by the arm and led her away


    As soon as they left, the rtives immediately started chattering


    “Emily’s husband is the CEO of the James Group? No way!”


    “Emily’s so humble, she didn’t even drop a hint before.”


    “She’s a top-notch student from a prestigious school. Of course, she’s modest. Not like some folks


    who’ve never seen the world, always showing off “They even have a kid together. Looks like it’s a done


    deal!”


    Linda looked like she had just eaten a sour grape. Kenny, standing next to her, also had a grim


    expression, “Is Emily really marrying into a wealthy family?” The man called Mr. James. Could he be


    the heir of the James family?


    Kenny found it hard to swallow.


    Spinning her wheels, Linda said, “I smell a rat!”


    “What do you mean?” Kenny immediately asked.


    “ording to the chatter, Mr. James is the CEO of thepany where Elliott works. He’s here for the


    wedding. And Gina called him Mr. James. They didn’t seem close at all. I bet he’s not Kya’s dad!” Linda


    was trying to connect the dots, hoping to prove that the man was not Emily’s boyfriend.


    Kenny thought Linda’s theory held water: “But why would Kya call him dad? A rich guy like him wouldn’t


    y daddy to someone else’s kid, right?”


    And the way the man held Kya, their interaction was super natural, just like a real father and daughter.


    Linda was stumped too, a light flickering in her eyes. T’m going to grill Ginater!”


    Meanwhile, Gina was pumping Emily for information, a mix of hope and uncertainty in her tone: “Emily,


    what did Mr. James mean? Are you guys really together?”


    “No!” Emily denied vehemently. “You saw how Linda Sullivan and the rtives were gossiping about


    Kya. Mr. James probably overheard and came to back us up.”


    “Oh, I see!” Gina felt let down again. She knew their ordinary family couldn’t climb the socialdder with


    the James family, especially with Emily having Kya. But she also hoped that Charlie would really fall for


    Emily, so Emily could live a good life and help Elliott in the future.


    “But,” Gina muttered, “Mr. James is pretty nice to you.”


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    Otherwise, who would stick their neck out for a mere friend?


    “We know what’s that for. Don’t brag about Mr. James in front of the rtives. If anyone asks, just


    brush it off and don’t say more.” Emily instructed earnestly.


    “Got it!” Gina nodded vigorously


    Suddenly, amotion broke out outside the hall. Gina’s face lit up. “Elliott and Bonnie are here!”


    Emily nodded and sat with Kya in the guest area.


    The newlyweds had arrived, and all the guests ceased their conversations and took their seats.


    A host in a white shirt climbed to the stage, asking everyone to quiet down. He had a big smile on his


    face as he warmly weed the guests. Then he asked everyone to give a round of apuse as the


    groom made his entrance.


    Elliott ascended the side stairs, dressed in a white suit with a red id tie. He was tall and handsome-a


    real head-turner.