221 His essence

"Do you take him as your husband?" Noras asks Ari in a smooth tone. "You can still rethink it."

Adira glares at Noras. "Nobody asked you to be a witness."

"I do." Ari grins at Adira. "I don't have to rethink this anymore."

"That's a pity." Noras turns to Adira. "Do you take her as your wife? I am sure that you wouldn't say no."

"Yes." Adira leans toward Ari with a smile, resting his forehead on hers. "My Ari is my wife."

"Mother, Father," Little Ai chimes in, "I am also here."

"How could we forget you?" Ari takes Little Ai in her arms. "Little Ai seems taller than before."

"I want to be taller than Father." Little Ai kisses Ari's cheek. "Sending my strength to you."

Ari blushes when she realizes why Little Ai is kissing her cheek. She scowls at Adira. "You shouldn't do strange things in front of kids."

"Only adults can do that." Adira pulls Ai away from Ari. "Mogrok, take care of him. I will be busy for some time.���