After a while, Sophia said, “Forget it, I can’t control you. Do whatever you want. I still want to live a good, long life.”“Mom, I’m a good daughter.”Sophia said, “I didn’t say you weren’t, but if I continue interfering with the revealing of your identity as a woman, I might be driven to death with anger. So, for the sake of my longevity, and to have you as my daughter, and to see you getting married and having children, I have decided not to meddle in your affairs anymore.“Whether you want to be identified as a woman or a man, and since you both don’t care about what others think, then why should I bother? A grown woman doesn’t need her mother to dictate her life. You’ve long been beyond my control.”Sophia then got up and walked out.“Mom, where are you going?”"To get a breather, to clear my mind, and to chat with your dad.”Donald was watering the plants outside.Hayden said, “Go on then. After chatting with Dad, you’ll realize I‘m still the best.”Feeling both angry an
Kevin had already seen the Maybach that Hayden often used when he was parking his car.“She’s inside. You can go in and find her.”Sophia wanted to help carry things inside but on second thought, she stuffed the items back into Kevin’s hands and said, “I’ll help Donnie water the flowers before going in. Look, it’s getting dark. Head in by yourself.”Anyway, Kevin often came by and had long regarded the Queen family as his second home. He was very familiar with it.Kevin went inside alone.Upon entering, he saw a woman sitting on the sofa, holding a phone and texting.That woman looked exactly like his Hayden, almost identical.If Hayden wore women’s clothes and put on a wig, she would look just like that.Hayden did not plan to wear a wig. After hearing Kevin speak of it, she put it on, wanting to see his reaction.This was the second time she had dressed as a woman in front of Kevin.Back then, she thought the first time would be the only time. Little did she expect it to ha
Hayden said, “Shameless. I still care about my reputation.”Kevin chuckled. “I am shameless indeed. If I cared about my reputation, I wouldn’t have been able to win my wife over. I learned this from Zachary. In fact, he has never pursued his wife, but he always said you need a thick skin. My big bro used to be very concerned about his image. After getting together with Serenity, he gradually stopped caring.”During the initial period of their marriage, the both of them had a lot of fights, and often gave each other the cold shoulder.Kevin knew about it but did not dare to pry.Sometimes, when they gave each other the cold shoulder, even Grandma May had to step in.Hayden could not help but burst into laughter. “When Mr. Zachary hears that you call him shameless, you might be in trouble.”According to her knowledge, the young masters of the York family had a special respect for the eldest in their generation, Zachary. They were also afraid of him.Zachary maintained a cold and a
Hayden hooked her arm around Kevin’s, holding her handbag with her phone inside. She then said to Kevin, “Let’s go, Kev.”“Will the bodyguards follow us?” Kevin asked.Hayden smiled. “Of course, otherwise, how can I prove that I am Hayden?”Even though she was Hayden, attending the banquet tonight as a woman might make many people doubt her true identity. By having the bodyguards around, with their familiar faces, they might be more inclined to believe that she was indeed Hayden.The two walked out of the main house hand in hand. Donald and his wife, who were still pretending to water the plants outside, noticed them coming out.Seeing Hayden still wearing the evening gown she had chosen, Sophia breathed a sigh of relief.However, upon seeing her daughter’s extremely short haircut, she sighed and muttered under her breath, “We have so many wigs, why won’t she just use one?”Glancing down at her daughter’s feet, even though the hem of the dress was a bit long, anyone could still
Sophia laughed. “Even if the phone is turned off, they can still come knocking on our doors. Well, we gave birth to a daughter, and we’re not afraid of what others might ask.”Even so, Sophia still took out her phone and turned it off.Not to mention how shocked the upper-class society of Jensburg would be when they attended the banquet tonight, even Hayden’s bodyguards and the workers of the Queen family were dumbfounded when they saw Hayden in women’s clothing.The housekeeper hesitated many times, wanting to say something but held back.After the bodyguards snapped out of their daze, they also hesitated to speak, but in the end, not a single person dared to say anything.However, judging from their dissatisfied looks at Kevin, anyone could guess what they were thinking—not only did Kevin lead Mr. Hayden astray but also made him crossdress.This bastard was bullying Mr. Hayden too much.However, seeing Hayden hand in hand with Kevin being so affectionate and no different from ot
It could be seen that she had successfully disguised herself as a man, deeply ingrained the image in people’s minds.The driver and the bodyguard both breathed a sigh of relief.After all, Mr. Hayden was clearly a man. Now, due to being in a same-sex relationship with Mr. Kevin, he cross-dressed for his sake. This was just a bit of romantic playfulness between couples.They could not bear to watch, but they had to.If someone said their boss was originally a woman, would that not imply they were all blind? They had been with their boss for seven-odd years without knowing whether their boss was a man or a woman.The relieved expression of the bodyguards made Hayden somewhat speechless.She thought that revealing her true identity as a woman would shock everyone, but it turned out that people’s first thought was her cross-dressing for Kevin.It seemed that she had to start growing her hair.When her hair reached her waist, everyone should be able to believe it then.That was p
The host family, after recognizing them, was also taken aback for a moment.However, they quickly recovered their composure and approached them with unchanged expressions.Kevin and Hayden were already a couple, a same-sex couple nevertheless. Both families had no objections, no interference, so what could these outsiders who felt uncomfortable do?It was their freedom.Whether Hayden acted as a woman or Kevin dressed as a woman, it was their choice.“Mr. Kevin, Mr. Hayden.”The host family was the Readings, and Old Mr. Reading was in his eighties but still robust and active in Jensburg’s business community.They held a considerable reputation in local business circles. Otherwise, Hayden would not have attended their banquet.“Mr. Reading,” greeted both of them politely.He smiled and said, “Please, come in.”He led them into the house without commenting on Hayden’s female attire.Other members of the Reading family did not have Old Mr. Reading’s composure and occasionally l
Would that actually be the case?Was Hayden indeed a woman, cross-dressing as a man before, or was he now cross-dressing as a woman?Everyone was confused by Hayden.However, no one dared to clarify.Some of those who had good relations with the Queens tried calling Donald and Sophia. Alas, nobody could reach them because their phones were turned off.Hayden was welcomed into the main house by Old Mr. Reading, and gracefully took a seat.Mrs. Reading, Old Mr. Reading’s daughter-in-law, kept looking at Hayden several times, hesitating to speak.She and Sophia were acquainted. They played cards, went shopping, and had meals together, so they were somewhat friends.“Mrs. Reading, if you have something to say to me, feel free to speak openly without reservation.”Hayden noticed that Mrs. Reading wanted to say something and took the initiative to ask, to avoid avoiding her voiceless staring.Old Mr. Reading looked toward his daughter-in-law.She hesitantly said, “Nothing, I just t
“Dylan didn’t really disobey you, Nana. It’s simply because his partner is Imogen.“If it weren’t for Zachary telling me, I wouldn’t have thought Imogen would have that many identities. She hid all of them well. Dylan couldn’t find a thing even after investigating it for a long time.”Serenity smiled and added, “As expected of Silver’s best student. She’s definitely different.”Grandma May was being extremely nice to Dylan.She had chosen Silver’s student for him. The legendary masters and their students were the true big bosses. Any one of them could rival Julian. “Dylan was trapped by his dream. He couldn’t escape it.”Grandma May sighed. “I don’t know what happened. He never met Sugar before. I can’t believe he dreamt of her before I gave him a picture of her. He even had the same dream several times.“Maybe they were just fated to be together.”Camryn smiled. “It must be fate. Maybe they were husband and wife in their past lives.”“You’re amazing, Nana. How did you know
Once Dylan arrived home, he went looking for his nana first. Grandma May was not in the manor. She was in one of the houses at the foot of the hill. Dylan did not search the houses one by one. He simply gave her a call. Grandma May picked up the call after some time. “You’re back, Dylan? I thought you weren’t planning to come back.”She chuckled. “How are things going? Have you found your little fox? Your elder brothers have already succeeded in getting their women. The three of you are the only ones left.“Peter is quicker than you. He said he could bring his fiancée back in a few months. Austin is probably doing better than you too. They aren’t you.”“When are you coming back, Nana? I have something to tell you.”Dylan requested Grandma May politely as he did not want other people to be present.Grandma May could roughly guess what Dylan wanted to do. She said, “I’m not in the manor. I’m out shopping with Serenity and won’t be back so soon. If you have something to say,
“The wind is strong, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Please return home. We’ll be heading back as well.”After Liberty took everything her ex-in-laws had prepared for Sonny, she said goodbye to them, and under their gazes, she walked toward Duncan and Sonny, who were waiting for her.Sonny had already gotten off Duncan’s shoulders.Duncan had also returned to his wheelchair and held Sonny in his arms. They waited for Liberty to return. When Duncan saw the bags in Liberty’s hand, he told Sonny, “Help Mom hold some of the stuff, Sonny.”“Okay.”Sonny slid down and went to grab his luggage. He could pull the luggage along since it had wheels.Liberty let him.On the other hand, Duncan took some bags from Liberty’s hands and placed them on his thighs. He said, “Why are there so many things? I remember there wasn’t this much when we sent Sonny over.”“Dad bought me new clothes and toys. I really can’t take all the toys, so some of them were left in Dad’s house. I can play with them the next t
Hank pulled Sonny’s luggage over. Luke and Olivia had many bags in their hands too. They were presents they had prepared for Sonny and Liberty. Although the stuff they prepared was not as expensive as the supplements Sonny had brought back, it still contained their sincerity. “Liberty,” Hank called and handed the luggage over. “Sonny’s belongings are all inside. He can’t take that many toys, so there’s some left at my place. He said he can play them the next time he comes.“We bought him a few sets of clothes. They can’t fit into the luggage, so we put them in bags.”After speaking, Hank took the bags from his parents’ hands.Aside from the clothes and toys they had bought for Sonny, the rest were presents for Liberty. “My parents prepared some snacks for you. You can have them while celebrating the new year. It’s nothing expensive, just a token of our sincerity.“Although we aren’t husband and wife anymore, we’re still Sonny’s parents. We can still be friends or relative
Liberty and Duncan had only gotten their marriage license for a few days. They were newlyweds. Even with Liberty by his side, Duncan still wanted to have video calls with Sonny several times a day. He missed Sonny more than she did. He would worry about whether Sonny was eating and sleeping well at the Browns’ place.He also worried whether Chelsea’s son would bully Sonny.While Sonny had learned martial arts, he was not exactly skilled yet. Besides, he was taught well and would not fight under normal circumstances. Therefore, Duncan was worried that Sonny would be at a disadvantage. Liberty thought Duncan was acting more like Sonny’s biological father than Hank. “Sonny’s here,” said Duncan. He got up and walked toward Sonny, leaving his wheelchair behind. He could walk short distances. Liberty was anxious that he might fall. She quickly left her neighbors behind and followed him. She reminded him, “Walk slowly. Be careful.”They did not have their bodyguards with them
“Dunc is nice, Dad. He treats me well. He’s not a bad guy.”Sonny tried his best to clear Hank’s misunderstanding toward Dunc.Hank felt bitter, but he kept a smile on his face. He replied, “Mm. Duncan isn’t a bad person. He treats you and your mom well. I feel at ease knowing you and your mom are living with him.”No matter how jealous he was, he had to admit that Duncan had dedicated his heart and energy to Liberty and Sonny. Duncan was better than him, Sonny’s biological dad. Liberty had made a great choice marrying Duncan.Although Duncan was still in a wheelchair, he would eventually recover. Once he recovered, he could take on any challenge and be the pillar Liberty and Sonny needed. “Sonny, Sonny,” Olivia called out from the living area. Hank told Sonny, “Your grandmom is calling you. Go out and have a look.”Sonny hummed in agreement and left the room. “Grandmom.”Hank smiled when he heard Sonny saying that. He liked being with his son and parents. He truly
“I packed and checked everything, Dad. Nothing is missing,” said Sonny. He did not know that Hank was stalling. Hank did not want to take Sonny downstairs that quickly. “It’s okay even if I leave something behind. I’ll still come over to visit in the future, Dad. Didn’t you say this will always be my home?”Sonny thought he could simply take anything he left behind the next time he came. There was no need to ensure everything was packed.Wherever his mom and dad were would always be his home. Hank replied softly, “Yes. This is always your home. The doors will be open for you for as long as I’m here.“Go watch the TV with your grandparents first, Sonny. I’ll finish packing up soon. Your grandparents bought snacks for you. Remember to bring them with you.”Sonny did not lack anything when he lived with Duncan and Liberty. However, the things his grandparents bought for him held their sincerity. Hank hoped his son could get along with his parents and forget the fact that the
Dylan took a flight back to Wiltspoon on that day. It was the day when Liberty and Duncan went to pick Sonny up from the Brown family’s place. Sonny was only visiting for two days, yet Duncan had mentioned him almost every moment. He even had to be on a video call with Sonny every few hours. For the video calls to happen, Duncan even became shameless and connected with Hank on social media. It was so that he could call Sonny conveniently. Not only that, he even uploaded many lovey-dovey pictures of him and Liberty to make Hank see them and get jealous. Meanwhile, in the Brown family’s house, Hank was packing Sonny’s clothes. He slowly folded his son's clothes to stall for time. Duncan could wait downstairs, who had insisted on coming along with Liberty to pick Sonny up but did not want to head upstairs. Therefore, he had been waiting downstairs. Liberty did not want to enter the Browns’ house either. She waited downstairs and chatted with her old neighbors. Through them
After a moment of silence, Imogen said, “I didn’t know either. If Dylan didn’t mention anything, I wouldn’t have known about this.“I met and talked to Old Mrs. York when I visited the Yorks with my teacher. She’s a nice old lady. It was a pleasure talking to her and not stressful at all. I wouldn’t have guessed that she was that formidable just by looking at her.“As expected of someone whom the Buchams respect. Even my teacher was humble before her and dared not be arrogant. He said Old Mrs. York used to be a badass when she was young. She has contributed greatly to the York family’s achievements.“Her capability is also evident through the eight grandsons she had raised with her deceased husband.”Leticia said, “Doesn’t the York family have nine young masters?”“Rowan York is the youngest. He was mainly educated by his parents as well as his elder brothers and cousins. Although Old Mrs. York did give him some guidance, we can’t say that he was raised by Old Mr. and Mrs. York.”