“Michael, when did you get here? Whose clothes are you wearing?”
“The groom has been replaced and I’m still wearing that outfit, isn’t that ironic?”
“Don’t get me wrong. It’s not because you had an accident on the way and couldn’t make it. I just asked Lambert to help me finish the ceremony.”
“Otherwise, not only would we have missed the auspicious time, but it wouldn’t be nice to have so many friends and family waiting for you.”
I nodded. “I understand.”
Isodore and Helena came over.
“Hey, Michael. What are you wearing? On such a joyous occasion, how can you wear a couple’s outfit with someone else? Is that appropriate?”
“Michael, isn’t that what I am saying? Just because Karina didn’t let you ride in the first car, you deliberately didn’t come to the wedding. And now you’re wearing a couple’s outfit with someone else, just to embarrass Karina!”
“You’re so inconsiderate. If it weren’t for Lambert saving the day, our entire family would have been humiliated. You must never do this again. If it happens once more, even if Karina spoils you, I will never forgive you!”
“You didn’t tell your mom about the car accident, did you? By the way, the car that hit me was driven by Lambert’s brother. He intentionally collided with us and has been detained by the police. He will definitely face criminal charges.”
Lambert looked panicked and Karina immediately defended him.
“What’s Lambert’s brother? You’re making it sound like Lambert deliberately asked his brother to hit you.”
“Isn’t that what happened?”
“That’s impossible! I know Lambert better than anyone. He’s so kind and considerate, with no ulterior motives. How could he possibly ask his brother to hit your car!”
Lambert’s tears welled up in his eyes. “Ms. Orfanel, thank you for believing me. Otherwise, I’d be as good as dead.”
“Don’t worry. Some people just like to bite the hand that feeds them!”
“Karina, are you calling me a dog?”
“I just want you to understand that Lambert did you a huge favor today! You should be grateful to him, not slander him!”
“Apologize to him immediately. I was planning to arrange another wedding for you, but if you don’t apologize, the wedding is off!”
I snorted derisively. “If you won’t arrange it, someone else will. Right, my wife?”
Jeanne kissed my cheek. “Yeah, of course.”
Karina thought she had heard wrong. “What did you just call her?”
“My wife. She’s my wife, legally.”
“Thank you for not marrying me. I’m now the son-in-law of the Thouret Family.”
