Chapter 142

Christina had no objections, of course.

For such a big event like a wedding, having more people to help was definitely a good thing.

But just as she agreed, Elisa changed her mind. "No, I shouldn't go. You young folks have your own tastes and styles. If I tag along, wouldn't that be a bit much?"

"Mom, how can you say that?" Christina had never thought that way.

"You're my mother, William's future mother-in-law. It's only natural for you to come with us to pick out the wedding dress and give some suggestions. How could we ever feel bothered by that?"

It's not like they were the only family doing this. When others get married and pick out wedding dresses, they also bring along both sets of parents to help with opinions.

Elisa held her hand. "Others are others, and you are you. We don't have to compare ourselves to others. As long as you two are happy, that's all that matters to me."

"By the way, Mom, I wanted to ask you something. You mentioned before that our family doesn't get along well with Gabrielle's. Did I know Walter before?" Christina decided to probe Elisa's attitude a bit more.

Elisa's pupils contracted slightly.

A sense of caution rose in her heart. Why was Christina suddenly asking this? Had she remembered something?

But that shouldn't be possible. It had only been a few days, and the blood clot in her brain hadn't dissipated yet. She shouldn't have regained her memory.

Besides, Elisa knew Christina's personality very well. If Christina had really regained her memory, she would have caused a huge commotion, making the whole family restless. She wouldn't be this calm.

So she must be asking casually.

Understanding this, Elisa smiled. "Of course, you two know each other. You just had a bit of a falling out before."

"What happened?" Christina was puzzled.

According to Elisa, her relationship with Walter wasn't great. But when Walter spoke to her earlier, it seemed like he was just trying to stir up trouble.

Yet, in the garden today, she saw genuine concern in his eyes.

This stark contrast was what puzzled her the most.

"You know Gabrielle and I have never gotten along. Especially after you and William got together, Gabrielle would seize any chance to be sarcastic. Walter naturally wasn't much better. You two even had a fight before, but that's all in the past now," Elisa made up a story.

Christina wanted to ask more, but Elisa didn't want to continue.

She stood up, took a bracelet from a drawer, and put it on Christina's wrist. "Your current task is to prepare for the wedding and marry William in style. Everything else can wait, understand?"

Christina nodded.

It made sense. She couldn't just call off the wedding because of something someone said.

"Go back to your room and rest. Get to bed early tonight. We have to leave early tomorrow. Remember to dress warmly so you don't catch a cold," Elisa advised her carefully before accompanying Christina back.

With nothing else to do, Christina opened her phone and browsed various wedding dress brands, finally settling on a high-end one.

Their dresses were known for their luxurious style, with large trailing skirts and intricate designs. The more Christina looked, the more she liked them.

When William came back from work, she showed him her phone. "William, what do you think of these wedding dresses?"

"They're beautiful and perfect for you. You have such a slim waist; you'll look stunning in a wedding dress," William said, already eager to see her in one.

But it was too late tonight, and the bridal shop was closed. He didn't want to tire Christina out either.

They would go tomorrow.

Christina smiled. "I think these dresses are the best. How about we try this shop first tomorrow? Or do you have a style you like? We can try them all."

"Anything you wear will look great. Let's just go to this shop," William said, his throat tightening as he looked at her.

How had he not noticed how wonderful Christina was before?

But it wasn't too late. Soon, Christina would be his wife, and they would be together forever, always happy.

He would never let her dreams turn into nightmares, nor would he let them become enemies.

"If you only say that one line when we get to the bridal shop tomorrow, I'll have to hit you," Christina playfully waved a fist at him. "I need you to help me make decisions. If you just agree with everything I say, why do I need you there?"

With so many dresses in the shop, she would definitely be overwhelmed. She needed someone to help her choose the best one.

William's smile deepened. "You're right, honey. I'll make sure to be more helpful."

"Don't call me that. We're not married yet. It's too soon to call me that," Christina's face turned red.

She gently pushed him away.

She didn't use much force, and since William didn't want to move, he stayed put.

He even held her hand, pretending to be confused. "Is there a problem with calling you that? We're engaged and about to get married. Tomorrow we'll pick out the dress. If I don't call you 'honey,' what should I call you?"

Husbands and wives should call each other that.

It wouldn't make sense for them to be married and still call each other by their first names. That would be too distant.

Christina admitted he had a point, but, "We're not married yet. Calling me 'honey' now is too soon. At least wait until we have the marriage certificate."

William seemed to ponder this.

"You're right. How about we pick out the dress and get the marriage certificate tomorrow?"

He had wanted to get the marriage certificate with Christina for a long time.

Even if they had a wedding, they wouldn't be legally married without it.

He wanted to be with Christina and didn't want her to leave. The marriage certificate was essential.

"What?" Christina thought he was joking at first, but he looked serious.

She quickly shook her head. "I think we should just pick out the dress tomorrow. Getting the marriage certificate now is too soon. I'm not ready yet. Let's wait until after the wedding."