Female Novel
Chapter 863
Chapter 863 She Secretly Desires for A Wedding Reception
Wanda had been undergoing a naturopathic treatment procedure for her breast cancer. She took bitterherbal tonics every day, and her health slowly improved. She was happy that she did not have toremove her breasts.
One day, she came over to the mansion to visit Bianca and Old Master Rayne.
Bianca was giving some pointers on oil painting to her aunt in the studio.
On the walls of the studio were an assortment of paintings done in different styles.
The paintings were beautiful. Bianca had painted most of them during her free time.
She mixed some oil paints on the palette while explaining the theory behind oil painting to her aunt."Painting with oils is very different from painting with watercolors, Aunt Wanda.
"When you paint with watercolors, you treat the paper as part of your process. Even if you leave certainparts unpainted, it can still be a completed piece. On the other hand, oil painting emphasizes shapeand color. You'll have to fill in every square inch of your canvas. Look here, doesn't it look morebeautiful when you fill this area with color?"
On the canvas was a beautiful and ethereal lake. In the distance was an arch bridge, while greenwillows dotted the background. On the bank were several morning glories in bloom, and several birdswere flitting mischievously in the sky.
Bianca was explaining to her aunt how to mix colors and balance the warmth and coolness of apainting.
Recently, Wanda had been obsessed with oil painting.
She had signed up for oil painting classes. However, after attending several classes, she thought thatthe instructor was not as skilled as her niece. That was why she asked Bianca for advice while she wasthere visiting her father.
Wanda was quite impressed that the rather crude painting had become a lot more pleasing to the eye.
Wanda gestured a thumbs-up at her niece and praised her. "I only know that you're talented in design. Ididn't expect that you're so amazing with oil painting too! You're a genius, Bea!"
Bianca blushed. "You flatter me, Aunt Wanda. I'm not that great. I only doodle a little whenever I'm free.Luke is a much better artist than I am."
Wanda put the brush away and said, "No wonder you're such a good match with Luke. I was worriedthat his family would bully you because your family isn't very remarkable, but it looks like the two of youhave persevered through thick and thin. I'm relieved when I see that."
Bianca took a towel and gently wiped a paint stain on Wanda's hand. "You don't have to worry aboutus, Aunt Wanda. We're happily married with children after all. I'm worried about you though. Yourcondition is finally improving, and you'll have to take good care of yourself. Right, is your ex-... I mean,is that person still bothering you?"
Bianca wanted to slap herself when she saw her aunt's smile fade away upon the mention of thatperson.
Wanda's ex-husband was her nightmare. Bianca should not have mentioned him.
Wanda's gloom only lasted for a brief moment before she resumed her usual expression. "He isn't. Hehas his life now, and I have mine. I think it's a good thing that we won't ever meet again." "Oh..." Biancanodded knowingly.
Suddenly, she remembered the handsome diplomat she met when she visited her aunt, and sheinstantly became curious.
"I remember that a diplomat was trying to court you, Aunt Wanda. He seemed like a gentleman andcared greatly for you. How are things between you and him?"
Wanda blushed and used a finger to poke Bianca's forehead. "Why are you suddenly so nosy, Bianca?We're only friends. It's not like what you think..." "Oh?" Bianca's face was full of disbelief. "Are you surethat you're not dating him?"
Wanda ruffled her niece's hair. "I didn't know that you're such a gossip, Bianca. Anyway, how are thingsbetween you and Luke? You've already registered your marriage, and you have three children. Has heever mentioned if he'd give you a wedding? A wedding is a symbol of love, respect, and tradition. Youmight be legally husband and wife, but you'll feel like you're missing something if you don't have awedding reception."
Bianca was momentarily startled. "Aunt Wanda, T Corporation had only recently extricated itself from aPR crisis, and Luke has been terribly busy. The wedding can wait. Moreover, I don't think we need togo through with the formalities if we truly love each other. What can be more blissful than spending therest of my life with my husband?"
Wanda shook her head in disapproval. "You're so considerate about him, but have you considered yourown feelings? You might have registered your marriage with him, and it's also published in thenewspapers, but it's different when your husband is from a wealthy family. If you don't hold a wedding,the tabloids will gossip about it."
Bianca shook her head determinedly. "You worry too much, Aunt Wanda. I've been through so much allthese years. Do you think I'd care about what some tabloid thinks?"novelbin
Wanda sighed. "You're still too young, Bianca. Haven't you seen the entertainment news lately? NeveaCarson, that popular actress, is married to John X. They've already registered their marriage, have twosons, and even made joint appearances on variety shows. The man hasn't given her a weddingreception despite being married for many years, and Nevea still addresses her mother-in-law as 'Aunt.'Word has it that John's mother doesn't recognize Nevea's status because she's a mere actress. I hopeyou won't turn out like that, Bea..."
Bianca was not sure how to react to that. She hugged her aunt's neck and said, "I certainly didn'texpect that you care about entertainment gossip, Aunt Wanda. The paparazzi make up stories so thatthey can sell tabloids. You shouldn't believe what they saw. You really don't have to worry about me. IfLuke and I have a wedding reception, you'll be the first to know." "Sigh, silly girl, I hope you don't getbullied..."
Wanda continued to advise Bianca.
Bianca might be smiling, but there was a hint of wistfulness in her smile.
She would be lying to herself if she said that she did not want a grand wedding reception.