Chapter 566

Richard stepped out of the bathroom, a gray towel wrapped loosely around his waist. His eyes widened slightly when he spotted Angela perched on the edge of the bed. "What's wrong?" he asked, running a hand through his damp hair. "Come here. Sit down. We need to talk." Angela met his gaze with unusual seriousness, her fingers twisting nervously in her lap. Baffled, Richard obediently took a seat beside her, his chiseled features etched with confusion. "Did you mention holding a wedding ceremony to Grandpa today?" she asked point-blank. Richard let out a quiet sigh. "Did he call you? I just... wanted to give you a proper wedding." Angela suddenly reached out, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. Tilting her head up, she spoke with quiet determination: "No ceremonies. Just a simple family dinner will do. We don't even need a marriage certificate. This is enough for me." Her voice softened. "I refuse to become your weakness, your vulnerability. You need to remain strong—unbreakable." Sh