Gladys secretly loved the drama of the moment.Noah took the snacks she offered him. He got into the car and buckled himself in. Then, he thought about it and made a phone call to Kim. It was the middle of the night, but she had just received a villa from him. So, her voice was gentle when she spoke. “Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. Noah?”He said faintly, “Have the public relations department make an announcement first thing in the morning. Gwynn has accepted my proposal. We’re going to get married this year.”She was so shocked that she dropped her jaw. “You’re getting married again, Mr. Noah. Is it necessary to make it a big thing?!”He raises his delicate eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Why can’t I make it a spectacle when I get married again?”Not only was he going to make it a spectacle, but he was going to make sure that everyone in the city knew about it. Every last soul in Brookesville would know that he managed to win Gwynn’s heart again and that they were about t
Noah was shocked. He still needed some time to process this information. After all, he had a vasectomy. It’d take a miracle for him to impregnate anyone… And that was what happened, apparently. He was having another baby with Gwynn.He was stunned for several seconds. That ticked her off. Pushing him away gently, her voice grew cold when she spoke. “Tell me you aren’t wondering about who the baby’s father is! If you’re going to wonder about something like this, then we should just call off the marriage. You don’t have to force yourself to say that this baby’s yours.”“That’s not what I mean!” he responded hurriedly. Then, he cupped her belly as if it was the most precious thing in the world. He caressed it with his palm back and forth. He even asked her something dumb. “Is it a boy or a girl?”She smacked his hand away. “I’m only pregnant for a little over a month. How am I supposed to know?”At the next moment, he swooped her up and headed into the bedroom. Worried that he w
“The director of the Sanders Group has successfully proposed to his wife. A big wedding ceremony is to be expected soon.”There were even pictures in the newspaper. The article was probably done in a rush too because they used an old picture. Noah and Gwynn looked much younger than they were right now. While Gwynn still looked perky, it was a massively different look compared to her current appearance. Anderson was in a daze, staring at it.The next thing he knew, someone snatched the paper out of his hands. It was Talia. Her voice was thick with sarcasm when she spoke. “She’s getting married, for Heaven’s sake. Why are you still so reluctant to let her go? Actually, you’re reluctant to let a lot of things go. Who in the world do you actually love, Anderson?“I guess it’s hard to choose, huh! On one hand, you’ve got your beloved Gwynn. On the other hand, you’ve got the bitch who’s pregnant with your baby.”…He was shocked beyond reason. Reaching out, he grabbed her hand
Gwynn was still a little dazed when she sat in the car. He held her hands gently, leaned over, and said tenderly, “What’s on your mind?”She held his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. She spoke softly. “Sometimes, I’d wake up from my dreams in the middle of the night. I’d think about how we came to where we are today.“Anderson is married and he has his own kids. Tied down by his status, he wouldn’t have been able to do anything that’s out of the line. Moreover, he cares about me on some level.“I just don’t get it. Why couldn’t Archibald accept me?“I can’t get over the fact that he messed with your brake pads.”…Noah’s voice was husky when he said, “It’s because of power and status! He wanted to help his grandson.”“Does this mean he only thinks of me as a blemish in Anderson’s life?” She was a little disheartened. Leaning in close, he kissed her on the corner of her lips and murmured, “You’ll always be the most important person to me!”What he said did make her f
Zoe and Mia did most of the planning for the wedding. On the other hand, Gwynn focused on her pregnancy.It felt different this time, though. In fact, it was similar to how it felt when she was pregnant with Lorian. She had a feeling that it was a baby boy. However, Noah was looking forward to having a daughter. So, she didn’t say anything to him. If she told him about it, then he might not be able to sleep and think about how he wanted to impregnate her again. Soon, it was the middle of autumn. The leaves on the trees outside the window were starting to grow yellow. Their edges were curling up as well. Sometimes, there was a thin blanket of white on their surfaces at night. The servants started turning on the heat in the villa. It was warm and comfortable everywhere. Gwynn almost didn’t leave her home. Evening rolled on and Noah gave her a call. He said he wanted to pick her up for dinner and take her to try out the gowns they had just altered. She agreed to it readily. T
Marisol had just left. About five minutes later, Noah came home. He had just entered the living room when Gladys tiptoed over to him and whispered, “Ms. Marisol was here a while ago. That lady must’ve said something that struck a nerve with Ms. Gwynn because she’s upset right now!”Frowning, he nodded in understanding.Later, he found Gwynn at the guest room. The pot of tea had already gone cold. She was lying on the brocade couch and staring off into space. Marisol’s visit must’ve upset her a lot.He walked over and patted her head. “If you don’t feel like doing it, we can try the gowns another day.”Coming back to her senses, she stared at him. The evening sun cast a faint orange hue on his dashing face, making it look heartwarming. She fixed her gaze on him for a long time and smiled faintly. “That won’t be necessary! I want to do it… I want to get married to you, wearing a pretty gown!”His eyes grew darker at that.Then, he pulled her into his arms and held her.A
Rosie said tearfully, “Really?”Gwynn soothed her the way she would a child. “Why, of course.”Rosie smiled. “Alright, Gwynn.”That was when Noah opened the door and went into the bride’s room. The first thing he saw was Rosie shedding tears. He would’ve given her a slap right there and then if this had happened under normal circumstances. However, Gwynn was right there. He wanted to maintain his good-guy image before her. So, his tone was tender when he asked Rosie, “What happened, Rosie? Why are you crying?”Rosie felt embarrassed and turned around to wipe her tears. Gwynn patted her on her back and asked her to give them some privacy. Then, Rosie left.Closing the door, he turned around and asked her, “What in the world is going on with Rosie? She’s always been a carefree and unsentimental person… Is she getting all teared up because you’re getting married?”She wasn’t sure if she should be mad or laugh at him. “She saw Jack.”His face turned cold immediately. After a
Once the emcee had finished his speech, Mia and Gladys went onto the stage. The former was going to have a daughter-in-law, while the latter was marrying her adoptive daughter away. Both of them wore festive clothes and a big grin on their faces. Mia had long put the past behind her. All she cared about now was that Noah had a happy life ahead of him. The same went for Gladys. She had always wished for Noah and Gwynn to have a loving relationship. Not only had they patched things up, but they were actually holding such a big wedding ceremony. That wasn’t even mentioning the fact that her mistress was pregnant with his baby. It was the proof of their eternal love.The old servant was so overjoyed that she could barely keep it in.She sat side by side with Mia.Then, the hotel staff brought over two cups of tea on a rosewood tray and awaited the bride and groom to come to the stage. The guests sitting down there were holding their breaths too. Archibald watched all of it from af
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasn’t comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyone’s surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. “Don't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?”Mason didn’t engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brother’s face and marvel: "It’s really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husband’s looks are the wife’s glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, “She must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesn’t mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesn’t know when to keep quiet, but luckily, she’s married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didn’t want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
Ignacio said, "We can’t take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders family’s sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didn’t refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy