Alick was as much speechless as he was shocked.

As he turned to leave, Alick couldn't shake the feeling of frustration gnawing at him. It seemed like everything he said was wrong, every attempt to connect with Annis met with resistance.

Could they still salvage a happy wedding night from this all?

He clenched his fists, feeling a surge of frustration bubbling within him.

"Sure! Go ahead," Alick said, his voice tinged with resignation as he stood up from where he had been sitting.

He glanced over at Annis, who was still engrossed in her search through the drawers. “Are you sure you don't want to go check out the bedroom? Hello?"

Annis blinked, as if just coming back to the present moment. “You're right," she admitted, realizing she was still clad in her formal wedding dress. With a graceful sweep, she gathered the hem of her gown in her hands and made her way towards the bedroom.

As she pushed open the door, a wave of happiness washed over her.

The room was adorned with pink decorations, creating an ambiance that was not only festive but undeniably romantic.

It was evident that whoever had decorated this room had poured their heart into it.

Just then, Alick's voice drifted in from outside, breaking her reverie. "Annis, our new room was decorated by Forrest and Camila. Do you like it?"

Annis nodded eagerly, a smile spreading across her face. "Yes! Yes, IT do!"

Though she had grown up in Faymoor, her roots in Azmar ran deep.

She was initially from there.

So she couldn't help but feel a sense of kinship with the Azmar- style decor.

It resonated with her cultural heritage, a reminder of home even in this unfamiliar setting.

“They came all the way from home just for our wedding. We'll have to treat them to dinner someday," Alick remarked, his tone filled with gratitude.

Annis nodded in agreement, her enthusiasm matching his. “Absolutely, we'll make sure to show them our appreciation."

In the whirlwind of wedding preparations, their days had been consumed with tasks and arrangements.

But now, with the ceremony behind them, they finally had a moment to breathe.