Duke resembled Harold a lot at that moment. He actually looked cute.Wait, what the heck?! Did she actually think Mr. Winters, the CEO, was cute?Meanwhile, Duke felt extremely upset.He had prepared greatly for his confession, but an accident happened unexpectedly.In fact, even without this accident, his confession was also a failure because he had apparently blurted everything out last night.Plus, he could not remember what he had done and said the night before.“Duke, you better lie down and rest. We can talk about this after you recover.”Adina raised her hand and tucked him in.Even though she already had an answer for him, she did not know how to say it.She had four kids, but this was the first time that a man had confessed to her in person.It took all of her strength to fake indifference when she tucked him under the blanket.“No, I’m not done talking.”Duke grabbed her wrist from the back.Even if his confession was destined to fail, he still wanted to say what
Adina picked up the blood-stained suit from the bin.She lifted it and felt something in the pocket. When she touched it, she was instantly stunned.It was… Her heart fluttered again.She pursed her lips and only managed to school her expression after a few seconds.She walked to the bed and handed Duke the suit. “Here it is.”He took the suit, not minding that it was dirty. He just searched the pocket before he took out a small red box.He looked up at Adina before he said in a soft and gentle tone, “Addy, will you marry me?”He lifted the lid of the box, revealing a dazzling pink diamond ring.The ring had been perfectly cut, and it gleamed under the light, sparkling before Adina’s eye.If the accident today had not happened, the proposal he prepared would have been perfect.But they were now in a small ward. There were no roses and romance. There was only the pungent smell of disinfectant and dripping sounds of infusion.Yet, her heart seemed to be wrapped by the softes
However, she was fiddling with her fingers now. She lowered her head, and her lashes kept trembling.“I was too eager.”Duke slowly spoke and broke the silence in the ward.“It’s okay if we don’t get married first, but can we be engaged?”“Engaged?”Adina looked surprised as she raised her head.“Yes, engaged.” Duke stared at her affectionately. “You’re too outstanding. Many men in Sea City have their eyes on you. I’m afraid that you’ll choose someone else one day.”When Adina saw the way he looked, she suddenly felt conflicted.This man had the top status and all the women in Sea City wanted to marry him, yet he had such low self-esteem.He would only show his vulnerable side in front of someone he was deeply in love with, right?Adina quietly stared at him while she slowly answered, “Okay.”“Did you just agree?”Duke’s eyes instantly lit up.He could not control himself, raising his arm to pull the woman into his embrace.However, as he raised his arm, it was pulled bac
Mrs. Winters held Melody in one arm while she held Harold’s hand. George and Alden followed her from the back.When the group of five appeared in the hospital’s corridor, they immediately attracted 100% of all the nurses’ and doctors’ attention.However, it was a private hospital. Those who were admitted there were wealthy and noble. The nurses and doctors dared not gossip about them, consciously leaving after taking a few glances.“Is Daddy injured?” Melody held Mrs. Winters’ neck and softly asked. Her big eyes were teary.Mrs. Winters’ heart melted. “No. How could your daddy be injured? He’s just not feeling well, so he came to the hospital for an examination.”Melody blinked and looked at the door of the ward. “Why isn’t Daddy coming to open the door?”As soon as she spoke, the door opened.When Adina saw the children at the door, she asked in surprise, “Why are all of you here?”Mrs. Winters explained, “Mel said she dreamed that something happened to Duke last night, and sh
He knew that his head was wrapped in gauze, but what was so funny about that?Besides, what was wrong with a man not shaving his beard? Was it hilarious?He looked at Adina gloomily and noticed that she was pursing her lips, trying to hold in her laughter.Did this mean that he had confessed to Adina with such a hilarious appearance last night?“Mommy, you find dad funny too, right?” Harold tugged on Adina’s arm as he laughed and asked.Duke’s expression darkened.Adina cleared her throat and said, “Hal, don’t laugh at your dad like that.”“Yeah, I can’t laugh at Dad, or else he’ll beat me up after he recovers.”Harold stuck his tongue out and hid behind Adina.Duke was at a loss for words.When did he beat this brat up? Harold really knew how to create rumors and ruin his reputation!Duke cast a glance at Adina and explained, “Addy, I never beat the kids. I’m telling the truth.”“Yes, Dad never beats us. He just punishes us by making us stand at attention.” Harold made a
After Adina placed the soup in the microwave, she turned around and looked at the four children who were standing behind her.When the sunlight shone in, the children smiled at her innocently. The smiles on Harold and Melody’s faces were incredibly bright.George and Alden had matured early, and their faces gave off a sophisticated and precocious air, which did not suit their ages. But there was still some childlike wonder in George’s gaze, while Alden looked like a boy who was nearly ten years old.Among the kids, Alden was still the most mature one.Adina sighed. If she had not experienced such a hard time in the past, would Alden have been forced to grow up?This was not a good thing for a kid.Luckily, there would be one more person to protect the children with her, and Alden no longer had to work so hard to grow up.Adina squatted down and held Alden’s hand before she softly said, “Alden, I have something to tell you.”Alden raised his head obediently. “Go ahead, Mommy. I’
Adina stroked Alden’s soft hair and answered in a gentle yet firm voice, “Alden, if it were just for my children’s sake, I would have found a man and gotten married a few years ago. There’s no way I would give away my happiness like that. I really like your dad, and I’m willing to give myself to him. I’m willing to spend the rest of my life with him and watch over the four of you together with him.”As soon as she spoke, she felt a burning gaze behind her.When she turned around, she saw that Mrs. Winters had helped Duke to stand in the corridor. The man’s black eyes were like blazing flames that burned the deepest part of her heart.Her face instantly turned red.She had run away after the man confessed to her last night. She did not speak so straightforwardly to him.However, Duke had heard all her sincere words to Alden.No matter how calm and composed Adina was, she was just a young woman in her early twenties. Hence, she was still a little shy and uncomfortable when facing s
The engagement date was confirmed before Adina could say anything. It would be on the sixth of next month, which was in less than nine days.Melody secured an opportunity to be the flower girl, while the other three boys secured an opportunity to help lift the gown.But Adina was puzzled.Was a flower girl needed at an engagement party?Did she have to wear a gown at an engagement party?Did it not seem similar to a wedding?“Addy, the engagement party in a family like ours has to be grand. After you become Duke’s fiancee, you’ll be the future Mrs. Winters. We have to let everyone in Sea City know who the future Mrs. Winters is.” The senior Mrs. Winters smiled happily and said, “I’ll arrange everything for the party. You just need to do one thing.”Adina was dazed and confused as she asked, “What is it?”“Inform your family and friends to attend the engagement party.” Mrs. Winters grinned. “It’s on the sixth of next month. Don’t get the date wrong.”Harold jumped up high. “I’l
The screen was full of comments like, “I can’t accept this sadness.”When the host saw the audience overreacting, he smiled to smooth out the situation and said, “Have you forgotten? Ninian just said that she wanted to announce some good news!”His words reminded everyone at the venue.With that, almost everyone held their breath and listened to her.“Everett and I will be holding a wedding soon!”“What?!”“Ah! Awesome! The day has finally come!”“Sob! Ninian and Everett finally have a happy ending! I’m going to cry! They’re my youth! I’ve witnessed love that has gone the distance!”“You have my blessings! You have to be happy for the rest of your lives!”Their cheers grew louder and louder, almost overturning the whole award hall.Everett was standing backstage. When Ninian saw the scene, she turned back, looked into his eyes, and smiled.They were finally getting married.The eighth of September was a good day for their wedding.The headlines in the entertainment section
The Winters family fell silent again.Among the three sisters-in-law, Lana was already so moved that she wept. Raina and Nerola were stronger, but their eyes turned red too.The Winters brothers, who were initially touched, instantly appeared dissatisfied as a result.They were actually moved and crying for other men? Women, you were playing with fire!Naturally, the Winters brothers did not have a chance to vent their anger because Duke had already stood up.He walked to the similarly outstanding young men, who were standing side by side, and patted their shoulders. At this moment, he seemed to age a little. He did not look like the overlord who dominated the business industry in the past.“From now on, I’ll leave my two babies to you.”When Brooklyn and Everett heard this, they were taken aback, but their eyes were soon filled with excitement.Before they could respond, Duke had already walked far away. Meanwhile, Adina got up abruptly to accompany him.She turned back and l
“Uncle Duke,” Brooklyn and Everett greeted Duke at the same time.Brooklyn was older, so he moved a step forward first and said, “Uncle Duke, this is something that I prepared three years ago. All properties under my name, including shares that aren’t limited to the family business, properties, estates, stocks, etc… were transferred to Mel three years ago. Whether in the past or in the future, everything I have, including my life, will belong to her.”Melody was shocked when he said that.All his properties had been transferred to her? He never mentioned anything to her. He just silently gave her everything.“Daddy…” Melody looked at Duke, and her clear gaze was filled with helplessness which was rare.Brooklyn was the only person, other than her family, who was willing to sacrifice everything for her.Such love that was enthusiastic, reserved, hidden, yet deep and long-lasting made her heart seize.George took the documents from Brooklyn and passed them to Duke.Duke flipped t
At the same time, Alden replied to her.“Daddy and Mommy are just in the next city. The journey will take two hours.”Melody was speechless. She was right!There was murderous intent on the indifferent and delicate girl’s face.Good! Great! She wanted to see where her father could hide this time!When Ninian came out after putting her makeup on, it was still early. There were still two hours before the ceremony’s banquet.There was still half an hour left before her father came home. At this time, Melody secretly called Everett and Brooklyn to come over. They were fully prepared, and they just waited for Duke to return home.At the side, George, Raina, Harold, Lana, Alden, and Nerola were watching the show.After the Winters sisters worked hard, the three of their sisters-in-law were successfully bribed to support them to get married as soon as possible.Even the three of their henpecked brothers also took their sides.Now, the Winters siblings had everything ready. They we
Her words were audible in the live stream, and they instantly caused a big fuss.[Ninian has a kid!][Is “the Everett” a dad now?][Sob! I knew that they secretly got married!][How could they not live broadcast my husband and wife’s wedding?]The comments on the screen kept moving, while Ninian was clueless on the other side.She just said, “It’s our baby. Please make the necessary arrangements, thank you.”The comments became more frenzied.[?][!]A series of symbols occupied the whole screen. After Ninian hung up, they were still rolling.The netizens were worked up.By the time the venue’s staff realized this, it had become the top trending topic.[#The Everett and Ninian secretly got married!][#Baby Ninian has a kid!][#The Everett is a father now!]Crazy, screaming fans filled the bottom of the screams.The couple had been together for so long, and the fans had gotten used to them from not accepting them at the beginning.After all, Ninian grew up quickly befo
There was also “as long as a woman had a stable job and strong support from her family, she would be happy and relaxed even if she stayed single for her whole life.”She could go on.Besides, what was more cunning about Duke was that he would never post the quotes using his own account. He would use his wife’s, Adina’s WhatsApp, to post inspirational quotes and links every time.In the beginning, it caused the Winters siblings to panic for a time, and they thought that their mother opposed their marriage.They sighed in relief only after Alden unintentionally hacked his father’s account. He realized that his father had found the posts and forwarded them to his mother before posting them using his mother’s phone.It was fine. It was normal for the father-in-law to trouble his sons-in-law.It was the same theory as the mother-in-law having conflicts with her daughters-in-law.However, the roles changed in their family. It was the father who was being antagonistic toward the daught
Reverie’s smile was sincere and genuine.She initially helped Ninian only because she thought that Ninian was great. Besides, Ninian said she wanted to rely on herself before the casting, which also impressed and moved her.Unexpectedly, she gave herself an opportunity with her unintentional act. That made Reverie feel blessed and surprised.Hearing what she said, Ninian felt warm and comforted.Everyone thought that the entertainment industry was filthy and full of schemes.In reality, there were many people who pursued their dreams and worked very hard there. There were also many people who helped and supported each other.When there were people, there would be competition, but there would also be warmth and sincerity.Ninian filmed her scenes in an orderly manner.As for the Winters siblings, their relationships also developed smoothly.George had happily begun preparing for his wedding. Raina was not a pretentious person either, and the couple had discussions about how the
However, to the surprise of those haters, Ninian, who was acting for the first time, not only did not drop the ball on any of her performances in the Oscar-level mission, but she also managed to portray her own charm and personality in the character very well.From her gentleness and firmness at the start to the grandeur during the protest to her enthusiasm and passion even when captured by the enemy and taken to the execution ground, her character arc represented the experiences of countless revolutionary predecessors.She had absorbed the spirits of many ancestors into her body. Seeing her alone demonstrated the bravery and unstoppable power of Cairnstan’s youth.Before she was executed, she looked at the rising sun and showed a gentle and firm smile.In the end, gunshots rang out, and her body dropped to the ground. However, the sun rose all the way and illuminated the earth.Numerous people were moved and went wild at the scene where she smiled. It was not until everyone’s e
“What? What turn of events?” Nilson immediately asked. “We have defenders!”“Defenders? What defenders? Are you talking about soccer now?” With wide eyes, Nilson asked.“No, not those types of defenders! What I mean is that someone stepped in and is explaining on Ms. Winters’ behalf! But it’s not one of our people. It’s defenders from outside!” explained the staff. “What?” Nilson immediately stood up. “Let me see!”The staff quickly handed the phone over to him, and the website page on the screen kept on refreshing. [@ActressReverieWood: “I’ve worked with the Winters family’s little princess before. She has a lovely personality. She’s soft-spoken and well-behaved, and she has no temper at all. What surprised me the most was her acting skills. She was a rookie who was full of presence, and she could easily blend into the concept. Most actors, including myself, admire someone as talented as her.]A few short clips were attached under the tweet, all of which were from the show,