Chandler took his family and friends to Maple Villa two days later.The family of five all made the trip, and the rest of their close friends also arrived at Maple Villa one after the other.The last person to arrive was Simon, who came at 8:00 pm.Tina welcomed him as he got out of the car. "I thought you weren't coming!"Simon took his car keys and retrieved a suitcase from the trunk.He looked at Tina and explained, "I got delayed by some work matters.""Simon, you're only staying for two nights, right? Your luggage is even bigger than mine!""More than half of the stuff in the suitcase are gifts for the kids," Simon explained. Tina nodded, "I see! You're quite considerate, Uncle Simon!"Simon pushed the suitcase toward her and asked, "Where is everyone?""They are chatting in the lounge. Enny and Eddie are tired from playing all afternoon. They went to sleep. Your gifts for them will have to wait until tomorrow."Simon smiled and replied, "The gifts can wait. Let's meet
With a self-deprecating tone, Erin said, "Looks like I'm not good at everything. You'll lose some respect for me after seeing the sweater I knitted."Erin lifted the sweater she had knitted, sporting many dropped stitches. Seeing her handiwork, Chandler joked and said, "Wifey, your knitted sweater is very unique. I'll wear it to work.""Stop teasing me, Hubby. You'll be laughed at wearing this sweater in the streets. I've given up. I should just order a custom-made sweater online for everyone. "It's getting colder, and you'll be able to wear it soon. We can wear it when we go on a trip abroad together. We can all match," said Erin.The men weren't interested in her suggestion, but Tina and Jill were very much on board. They immediately went up to her and told her what pattern they wanted.Seeing the two of them so interested put Erin in a good mood, and she noted their request.Noticing a smile on Erin's face, Ryder immediately walked up to her and put in his request. He shot
Corwin's remark may or may not have been intentional. He did not look embarrassed after his admission. On the contrary, he looked straight into Erin's eyes.Erin looked embarrassed by his remark. "Is that so? Thank you for your compliment. Any other woman could've said the same thing I did.""I have heard other women say what you said. But why do I only feel touched when you say it?" He looked at her in confusion as if he was looking for an answer.Erin was at a loss for words.Was she overthinking it? What did Corwin mean? Was he flirting with her?Erin quickly rejected that thought. She felt Corwin's emotions might have been affected by Brooke."Corwin, I'm going to head back first," she bid him goodbye with a bit of embarrassment.Suddenly, Corwin replied, "Erin, I'm sorry. I just thought of my wife."Erin looked back at him and smiled. "It's fine. I didn't overthink about it. I can understand."Erin's smile filled Corwin's gaze and left him in a daze for a moment. Her smil
Dana's concern made Janette say firmly, "My boss knows. There's no need for you to work with me if you're worried.""Janette, I'm just asking. Since you've planned it all, we can work together.""Are you serious?""Yes, I am. But the pay is too low. If you can do three million dollars, my boyfriend and I can get the job done," said Dana.Janette hesitated. "Three million dollars is already out of my budget. Let me think about it.""Alright. I'll look forward to your good news."…Erin went to hike early in the morning the following day.She wanted to visit the places where Cherry had been. It was her way to remember her late mother.Chandler drank with Kylan until late at night, so he was still asleep.The three children were all still sleeping too.Erin had asked Jill to join her, but Jill was still asleep at the agreed time. Erin had no choice but to go ahead herself.Erin reached the top of Maple Villa after almost an hour.The staff at the villa had told her that an ext
Erin didn't object if Corwin wanted to head down the mountain. That was what she wanted anyway.Both of them descended the mountain together. They barely said anything to each other as Erin was focused on the mountainous path, and Corwin did not interrupt her. Chandler and the others were already awake when Erin and Corwin were nearing the villa. None of them slept in. They all went to the dining hall to have breakfast.While they were talking about Erin, Jill appeared with a small backpack. "Don't worry. Erin asked me to hike up the mountain with her this morning, but I didn't wake up. She probably went on her own.""It's good for Erin to go hiking. It's better than her staying indoors." Calix walked up to their table with his buffet breakfast.When Chandler appeared in the hall with Eddie and Enny, Kylan waved to them. They joined the others.Chandler held the menu and asked Enny, "What would you like for breakfast, Enny?"Enny had her hand under her chin. She squinted slee
Brooke apologized like she had been terribly wronged. After hearing that, Erin comforted her, "Don't overthink it, Brooke. Liam has no ill will."She turned to Liam and said, "Hurry up and get into the car, Liam. Or else your father will get out of the car too."Displeased, Liam got into the car at Erin's reminder.Chandler happened to be taking a call while Eddie and Enny were both in the booster seats at the back."I'm fine, Mrs. Frost. Go ahead and get in the car. I can see that Mr. Knight and the others are all waiting for you."Brooke took a few steps back and waved goodbye. "Goodbye, Mrs. Frost.""We'll get going now, Brooke." Erin did not stay any longer. They all had a farewell meal before they left the villa. Brooke had only run out with the gifts as Erin loaded the luggage into the car."Mrs. Frost, please forgive my father for being unable to send all of you off. He's having a video conference.""It's fine. Thank your father on our behalf for his generous hospitali
Tina thought she discovered a huge secret, but Ryder said calmly, "I didn't say anything. You're just believing in whatever you're willing to believe in. You're judging the truth with feelings. Is that how you act as a police officer?"Jill was not surprised by Ryder's reaction. She knew he would not admit it in front of Tina.How could he possibly let one more person gossip about the fact that he was secretly in love with Erin?"Ryder, stop lying to me. You like Erin, don't you?" Tina asked."What's so good about Erin? I think you women are nuts in the head. You shouldn't think I'll feel the same just because Paulo is deeply in love with her. That's absurd," said Ryder.He looked so calm that Tina started to question herself. "Isn't that true?"Jill turned around to glance at her and said, "Tina, stop guessing. Even if Ryder truly liked Erin, he no longer stands a chance. Isn't that right?""That's right," Tina replied.Jill circled back to the topic naturally, asking, "Tina,
Gavin heard a ringing in his ear after hearing Erin's question. What he did not wish to face the most still happened in the end. His expression was very stiff, but Margot still had not realized it. She even complained, "Darling, you're here too late. Gina and I walked so much that we almost collapsed. You're so busy with work that you don't care about me at all—"At that moment, Gavin pulled her away while looking upset and said, "Let's talk after we get back.""Why? What's the matter? Why did you suddenly become upset?" Margot was so absorbed in her world with Gavin that she overlooked Erin, who was standing behind her.At that time, Erin's back was facing her. She did not see her face at all when she ran over."Gavin, does Wilma know this?" Erin asked. The partner of a person who had an affair would usually have no clue.As Gavin's sister, Erin thought she would not want to interfere if Wilma knew and had no opinions. After all, it was her brother's family matters.Her questi
Erin chuckled lightly as she said, "Enny would have married and fallen in love with another man sooner or later. "If that man is Paulo, I would be more than willing. Enny will be very happy in her life, and I'm at ease entrusting her to Paulo. And with Paulo being so wealthy, I don't have to worry about anyone coveting Enny's status or her family's power.""You make a good point!" Jill agreed."Jill, if your wedding with Ryder happens around the same time as Enny's, I'm afraid I won't have the energy to help you," Erin said worriedly."No worries, I don't want a wedding ceremony. Ryder and I just need to register our marriage. We've been living together for ten years anyway," Jill said.Erin nodded. "Yeah, that's fine. Weddings are quite tiring anyway, whether you have one or not."After chatting for a while, Jill heard Ryder's footsteps and said quickly, "Let's talk next time. He's coming in." …At 10:00 pm that day, Erin visited Chandler's office at his company.However, h
Ryder turned around with skepticism etched across his face. "What could possibly be wrong? Look at how anxious you are."As she leaned against the doorway, Jill held her phone aloft. There was a challenging glint in her eyes. "If you can remain that calm after hearing this news, I'll play your game with you later.""Really?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with."Forget it if you don't trust me." She pretended to turn away.In a swift motion, Ryder closed the distance between them."I believe you. Now, tell me," Ryder said."Enny and Paulo have settled things," Jill announced with a smirk playing on her lips."Damn! Who told you?" Ryder's curiosity peaked.Jill waved her phone triumphantly. "This is exclusive insider information! Erin personally sent a WhatsApp message, see for yourself!"Ryder snatched the phone, his eyes scanning the message rapidly.The message read, "Enny was two months pregnant with Paulo's child, and the couple had visited Paulo's parents. Whil
Cyril looked at Paulo's departing figure and sighed. "Master is so good-looking. That's why Ms. Frost has been chasing him for so many years… Actually, Master and Ms. Frost really are a perfect match!"Only after Paulo's figure disappeared into the forest did Cyril turn around silently.He was suddenly startled. "Ms. Frost…""Why so guilty? I'm not some demoness who preys on monks!" Enny exclaimed.Cyril laughed. "Ms. Frost, you're really humorous…""I'm asking you, where is your master?" Enny demanded.Cyril hesitated and said, "I don't know where Master is."Enny called his bluff. "Liar!""I really don't know," insisted Cyril."Cyril, your master is going through the most difficult time of his life. As his capable assistant and disciple, you must help him!" insisted Enny.Enny's serious expression made Cyril ask curiously, "What trouble has Master encountered?""Well, he wants to be with me, but he's too embarrassed to ask. What should I do?" she asked."Does Master reall
Many years later, on the day Enny got her ID card, she drove to Skycloud Mountain overnight.There was a temple on the top of Skycloud Mountain, and she was going to see someone there.By the time she struggled to the mountaintop, it was already 6:00 am the next day.Enny was dressed in black. She wore white hiking shoes with a duck tongue hat and her hair casually tied in a ponytail.Her beautiful, bare face had been a stumbling block on her path to growth.Every year, the number of men she rejected could fill several trucks.That was just among those who had the chance to approach her, while those who didn't could only watch from afar.Enny looked straight ahead, wiping the sweat that had trickled down her cheek.She took a deep breath and walked into the small, secluded temple that was cut off from the world.She finally arrived just in time on the day the new chief abbot took office. In fact, she was there to prevent the new abbot from entering the monastic life!Driven b
Erin had planned to visit Matthew's "Thinkerin City" to buy a violin and visit him.But Matthew's shop was closed, so after waiting for half an hour with Enny, she went to another store to buy one.However, she happened to meet him on the street now.Matthew slowly pushed the wheelchair toward her.He was dressed very casually. He wore a plaid shirt with short sleeves, jeans, and branded sneakers.His simple style was a far cry from his rock star days.He looked somewhat thinner, his smile faint. "Erin, did you and Enny come to buy an instrument?""Yes, we bought Enny a violin. We actually wanted to visit your store." Erin's gaze drifted to Claire, who sat in the wheelchair.Matthew responded, "Sorry, I had to take Claire to get some medicine."Although Claire had been tragically affected by Matthew's obsessive fans years ago, she survived. However, she was left mentally incapacitated and was sometimes lucid for only a few hours.Matthew was loyal, taking it upon himself to c
Chandler's appearance wasn't anything mysterious or an extraordinary entrance.It was filled with the usual beauty and romance of a typical wedding.After reaching Erin, he knelt on one knee with a face full of happiness, opened the ring box with both hands and looked up at her.He asked, "Erin, will you marry me again?"Erin's heart was filled with joy as she asked jokingly, "If I refuse, will you force me into a wedding dress and marry you?"He replied firmly, "Yes!""Since I have no choice, I suppose I must agree," she said with a smile. Erin extended her hand for Chandler to slide the engagement ring onto her finger."You will be Mrs. Frost for the rest of your life! Don't even think about escaping!" Chandler exclaimed."Ah, I won't run. I am willing to be a happy prisoner," Erin said self-deprecatingly.Ryder rolled his eyes, his expression full of sourness.Kylan caught his expression and patted his shoulder without saying a word.As Erin put on the ring, everyone pres
Five minutes later, the doorbell rang again as Enny started doing Erin's makeup."I'll get it, Mom. You stay seated, okay?" Enny said."Fine, Mommy won't move." Erin winked at her. Seconds later, Enny shouted, "Godfather!""Enny! You look so beautiful!" The joy in the man's voice was palpable.Erin stood up and walked to the living room, knowing Sean had arrived.By then, Sean and another man had already entered.They closed the door behind them."Erin, I've brought a makeup artist for you," Sean said with a slight smile.The man beside him bowed politely to her. "Hello, Ms. Lane!""Maya, your male disguise is a total failure. You just slapped on some rough makeup without even wearing a realistic mask. You don't look like a man at all," Erin teased with a laugh.Maya couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Frost's security measures are too strict. If I had worn a stranger's male mask, I wouldn't have been allowed in, and I would have been detained.""Why go through all the trouble o
Meanwhile, Erin had just gone to open the door of her hotel room.To her surprise, the person at the door was Roman."Rom! It's really you!" Erin exclaimed with joy. Dressed in a tailored white suit, Roman held a bouquet and joked, "Do you need to check my face to make sure I'm not wearing a mask?""Haha! I know it's you! Come in and let's talk. Thank you for the flowers!" Erin took the bouquet he offered and invited him inside.A minute later, Roman was sitting on the couch.He looked out to the underwater world from the floor-to-ceiling windows and remarked, "Enny and Eddie must really love this room.""Yes, the kids could watch it all night. Chandler specifically chose this type of room for the children," Erin explained.As Erin placed the fresh flowers in a vase, Roman inquired, "Where's Chandler?"Erin replied, "You should know what he's busy with, right?"Roman's gaze turned indecipherable, his tone probing as he asked, "You already know?"Erin laughed. "Yes. Did it d
Jill naturally denied it when she heard the question. "We didn't expose anything! Erin just happened to see us. What could we do? Pretend we don't know her? That's not realistic at all!""Did you really say nothing?" Ryder asked doubtfully.Calix was also skeptical as he questioned, "Erin is so sharp, and both of your acting skills are so poor. She must have figured it out."Tina exclaimed defensively, "We really didn't say anything! You two are so annoying! I'm dying of thirst here! Jill, hurry up and open the door. We can talk inside.""Yeah, I'm thirsty too," Jill echoed. She took out her room card, swiped it, and opened the door.The two women were about to close the door when Ryder stopped it with his hand. He asked, "What are you doing, not letting us in?""What are you coming in for? Don't you have your own room? Go away, we're going to take a nap!" Jill said grumpily."Taking a nap at this hour? Are you two pigs? The rehearsal is about to start," Ryder pointed out."W