Remaining in silence for an extended moment, Laura, her small hand tightly holding Edwin's, felt a nervous anticipation.

Although she didn't voice it, Edwin sensed her concern about his father's opinion and the potential for disappointment.

Breaking the quietude with a chuckle, Edwin teased, “Dad, are you so thrilled that words fail you?"

Mark playfully smacked him on the head with the marriage certificate.

"You're getting too bold!"