Chapter 68

"Read it and sign it... you and Anabelle," Michael sternly said, pushing the file towards Ryan. Ryan reluctantly took it and began to flip through the pages.

"Transfer of ownership? What?" Ryan exclaimed, his eyes widening with excitement.

"Mom, is this for real?" Ryan turned to Evelyn with a hopeful expression.

Evelyn smiled warmly, her eyes glistening with pride.

"Yes dear, we are giving you and Anabelle full ownership of the hotel you've always wanted. It took me weeks to convince your dad, but here we are."

"Oh my god. This is beyond perfect. Our wedding, our new baby, and now a new property. It's like a dream come true," Anabelle exclaimed, her voice saturated with happiness.

"Thank you mom," Ryan expressed with gratitude, intentionally leaving out his dad.

He was a bit irritated by Anabelle's overwhelming eagerness but he brushed it aside.

"I'll review and sign it later," he said.

Then, Anabelle's face twisted.

"She said it took him weeks to agree to this, and you wa