Cecilia tightened her hold on her phone.

Cecilia found it hard to believe that Cathy would go to such extremes.

Even if Cathy didn't have strong feelings for Paul, Laura was her own flesh and blood, and the bond ran deep.

Cecilia whispered, "I don't believe you."

Cathy remained silent and eventually hung up the phone.

Cecilia was left in a state of shock. Shortly afterward, Mark entered the room, his gaze filled with tenderness.

He asked, "Who called you?"

Cecilia shook her head and softly replied, “An old friend of mine."

She couldn't believe that Cathy would resort to such extreme measures.

She suspected that Cathy's intention was simply to disrupt the wedding. After some hesitation, Cecilia decided not to inform Mark about the call.

The wedding proceeded as planned, with a lively and grand atmosphere.

Alexis served as the flower girl, and Edwin took on the role of the ring bearer.

Both looked adorable and charming.

As the wedding march played, two individuals rushed in—-Paul's parents.

They were visibly distressed.

“Mark, Cathy has taken Laura away!

She intends to do something drastic to her daughter. Cathy called us and claimed that she informed Miss Fowler, but... Mark, for Paul's sake, please save Laura. She is the last descendant of the Thomas family."

Paul's parents knelt before Cecilia, who turned pale.

Mark's gentle voice then reached Cecilia.

"Did she contact you?"