"Then it's settled. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning. We'll need to get our hair and makeup done too," Valarie said.
Nyla nodded. "Alright."
…
That evening, during dinner, Damon mentioned his upcoming business trip.
Nyla looked slightly surprised but quickly nodded. "How long will you be gone?"
"Two or three days. I'm not sure yet," Damon replied.
"Okay, got it."
Damon placed a piece of braised pork on her plate and gently reminded her, "While I'm away, let Lydia and the maids handle things. Don't try to do everything yourself."
"I know. Don't worry," Nyla assured him.
After dinner, once Damon had gone to his study, Nyla called Valarie. "He's definitely leaving in the morning. Come pick me up after nine."
"Got it," Valarie answered.
After hanging up, Nyla turned on the TV and curled up on the couch, waiting for Damon to finish working. Before she knew it, she had dozed off.
Around 10:00 p.m., Damon emerged from his study to find her asleep on the couch again.
With a sigh, he walked over, scooped her up, and carried her upstairs.
The movement stirred Nyla awake. She blinked drowsily at him. "Damon, are you done working?"
"Yeah. From now on, don't wait up for me. Sleeping on the couch isn't comfortable," he said.
Nyla wrapped her arms around his neck. "You work so hard even after coming home. I just want to keep you company... but I get so sleepy lately and doze off without realizing it..."
"Mm. Your most important job right now is taking care of yourself. Be good and wait for me in bed next time," Damon reminded her.
"Okay," Nyla murmured.
Damon laid her down on the bed before heading into the bathroom for a shower.
…
By the time their hair and makeup were done, it was nearly noon.
Worried Nyla might be hungry, Valarie took her out for lunch before driving to the hotel.
As they stepped into the venue, Nyla's breath caught at the sight of the stunning sea of Ecuadorian roses.
"Is there a wedding here today?" she asked in surprise.
The entire setup was exactly how she'd always envisioned her dream wedding. When she married Damon, she wanted something just like this.
Valarie shook her head. "Not that I know of. Let's go upstairs first."
When Valarie led Nyla into a dressing room, Nyla's gaze fell on the wedding dress hanging in the center—a breathtaking gown adorned with 9,999 diamonds.
Her heart skipped a beat.
She spun around to face Valarie, eyes wide with disbelief. "Wait... everything downstairs... was prepared by Damon?!"
Valarie nodded, smiling. "Mm-hmm. He's been planning this for a long time. The entire venue was decorated based on your preferences."
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