As she looked at the figure who followed Naya into the hotel, Ava's heart suddenly trembled inexplicably.She thought of how she had told Maisie about the fake engagement on Friday. Looking at the scene in front of her, Ava abruptly opened the door and got out of the car.However, when she arrived at the door of the banquet hall, the attendant at the door stopped her and asked her to show them her invitation card.Of course, Ava did not have an invitation card. She stepped aside and called Madeline immediately. After Madeline learned of this situation, she told Ava to wait in place.After a while, the manager of the hotel rushed over in a hurry. As soon as he saw Ava waiting at the entrance of the banquet hall, he immediately went over to greet her politely.“Are you Miss Long?”Ava nodded. “Yes, that’s me. Hello.”“Hello, Miss Long. Mrs. Whitman called me just now to explain the situation. Sorry for making you wait. Please come in with me.” Ava knew that she would have no probl
“Oh, it's a blessing for us that Dan is able to marry such a good girl like you, Naya.” Daniel's mother kept praising Naya, seemingly forgetting what an excellent and exceptional man her own son was.As she listened to the praises from her relatives and friends, Naya lowered her eyes shyly before raising them again.“Mrs. Graham, you speak too highly of me. I’m not as good as you said. It’s my greatest luck to marry Dan.”“Listen to how humble Naya is.” Daniel's mother praised again. “Having a well-behaved and sensible daughter-in-law like you is a blessing for the Grahams.”Naya blushed shyly when she heard this.The face of Naya's mother was also full of arrogance and smugness. “Naya, you’ll live a good life with Dan in the future. Now that you’re engaged, you’re no different from husband and wife. If you meet Ava again, you should tell her that you’re the daughter-in-law of the Grahams. Tell her to know her place and get as far away as possible.”“Mom, isn’t that a little crue
Ava knew that Maisie would be impulsive, so she stepped forward and grabbed her.“Maisie, don't go.”Maisie, who was stopped, turned around incomprehensibly. “Why not? You know that they’re all colluding to deceive your boyfriend. They even talked about you like that. How can you put up with this, Ava?”‘How can I put up with this?’Ava was slightly stunned. When she recalled the past, it seemed she used to be a straightforward person who would never suppress her grievances within her.She was not afraid even when she offended Jeremy.How did she become like this?Ava could not help but chuckle softly. She seemed to have gradually smoothed out her edges for Daniel.She unknowingly gave in step by step and compromised for the sake of this relationship.Even though she knew that the Grahams did not like her at all, she still greeted them with a smile every time.It was because she knew that love was not a matter between two people but a matter between two families, or even two
“All of them want to make this fake engagement into a real one. Your boyfriend is the only one who still has no idea about it.”Ava sighed and let out a chuckle upon hearing that. “They’re so sinister. I thought my concession would help improve an old man's health, but in reality, they were just teaming up to deceive me.”“Ava, don't put up with these scheming people. Go over and tell your boyfriend the truth. Don't be afraid. I’ll stand on your side and the side of justice no matter what!”After Maisie made the promise, she grabbed Ava and walked to the banquet hall.The atmosphere at the scene was very lively at the moment. Perhaps those scheming people wanted to make this matter official, so they also called in a lot of media personnel and reporters.After all, the Grahams were also a rich family in Glendale. The media would definitely want to write about them.At this time, many people were talking around Daniel. Naya walked over to Daniel while being escorted by the crowd.
Daniel was initially in a bad mood because he had to go along with Naya's fake engagement, but when he saw Ava and heard what she said, his mood instantly became way better."Really? You can't wait to marry me?" Daniel hugged Ava tightly, and the way he spoke made it obvious that he was overjoyed. He could not wait for that day to arrive.Ava smiled and stopped hugging him. Her eyes showed how happy she was as she looked into Daniel's tender eyes."Of course. Why else would I have come over? Did you think I was jealous?""Uh-huh. Of course, I’d think that my girlfriend was jealous and didn't trust me." Daniel joked with her."And why would that ever happen? I trust my boyfriend wholeheartedly, but to say that I'm not jealous at all would be a lie."Ava also laughed along, but her heart started to ache for Daniel.It seemed that Daniel was the only one who was kept in the dark about things.He really thought that it was just a fake engagement and that Naya was kind enough to hel
"I-It’s nothing, Mrs. Graham! Let's just go!" Naya stepped forward and took Mrs. Graham's hand, pretending to pull her away.This time, Mrs. Graham felt that Naya was acting even more peculiar, so that piqued her interest more. She wanted to see what was going on. She moved Naya away and immediately, she saw Daniel and Ava standing in the corridor. They were talking and laughing with each other sweetly.Immediately, Mrs. Graham’s anger rose."This is outrageous!" Mrs. Graham said angrily, "You and Daniel are about to get engaged! How dare she come over and confuse him?! Don’t worry, Naya. I’m about to go right up to her and tell her to get the hell out! Wait here."After Mrs. Graham finished speaking, she quickly walked toward Ava in a rage."Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Graham! Don't go." Naya pretended to stop her with a smirk.When Daniel and Ava heard someone was coming, both of them looked in the direction of the sound. The moment Ava turned around, all she saw was a pale palm swinging
Ava did not expect that she would meet such a sincere and good friend apart from Madeline.Although this whole thing was a sh*tshow, what Maisie said made her feel a lot better.It made her feel like she was not alone.When Ava arrived at the banquet hall, the guests, family, and friends were in high spirits as the emcee was livening up the atmosphere.Everyone was looking forward to seeing Daniel and Naya exchanging their wedding rings, and of course, hugging and kissing each other.Even so, Daniel had no intention of doing that during the ceremony. Besides, he remembered that Naya had not chosen a ring she liked yet, so they could skip that part.However, something happened that Daniel did not expect. The bridesmaid that Naya had invited suddenly handed an exquisite velvet ring box to them.It was a familiar-looking one at that.While he was still stunned, the bridesmaid opened the velvet ring box.Underneath the dazzling lights, the diamond ring shone brightly inside the bo
Ava!Naya immediately understood what he meant and suddenly clenched her fists. Her eyes were filled with rage, but the next second, she looked at Mrs. Graham and her mother with a pitiful look.When Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Mendez saw Daniel leaving Naya and walking toward Ava, both women became furious."Daniel, stop right there!"Mrs. Graham suddenly shouted at Daniel to stop him without thinking about all the guests who were watching.The guests at the scene were confused. ‘Isn't this an engagement ceremony? Why did the lead character leave halfway through the ring exchange?’"Daniel, where are you going? Your engagement ceremony with Naya hasn’t finished yet." Mrs. Graham chased after Daniel to stop him before lowering her voice and giving him a serious reminder."Daniel, have you forgotten? If you leave Naya and walk toward that woman, your grandfather will faint from the rage!”When Daniel heard what his mother said, he immediately furrowed his brows and looked toward Ava, w
Gina, who was standing at the door, saw this scene and was about to walk in when she was stopped by her husband.“Stop causing more trouble. Do you really want your son to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?”“Who said I'm going to make trouble? I’m going to tell them that I agree to this marriage now, okay?”Her husband was startled. “You’re agreeing to this?”Gina was about to answer when out of the corners of her eyes, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the lights in the room. It was followed by cheers and applause from inside.Ava pulled herself out of Daniel's embrace. She was surprised to find Madeline and Jeremy, her parents, and even Tom and Maisie slowly approaching them with smiles on their faces.Ava stared blankly at Madeline. Then, she finally understood that they had all worked together to arrange this.Only she and Daniel’s parents were kept in the dark.Daniel had never thought of leaving her at all. He just used a different approach to let her know that she w
Upon hearing this, Gina slowly stopped.She never thought that Ava still had some respect for her in her heart.This really surprised her.However, she soon heard Madeline stand up for Ava. “Ava, you respect them, but have they ever respected you? Respect should be mutual.”“But Danny will always be their son. If Dan and I insist on getting married, his parents won’t be happy about it for the rest of their lives,” Ava said with a helpless sigh. “I really don't want Dan to be caught in the middle of this matter.”“But Ava…”“Maddie, don't persuade me. You should know best that when you truly love someone, you don't have to stay with them. As long as they’re safe, healthy, and happy, that's enough, isn't it?”There was a smile of relief on Ava's face as if she had already made a final decision in her heart.Madeline wanted to persuade her a little more, but nothing seemed appropriate at this moment.“Ava, are you leaving, then? Are you going to stop looking for him now?”“I've
Daniel's parents, who were secretly observing Ava in the distance, gradually became more and more restless in the car.“Hmph, how dare she say that she has a deep relationship with Dan? It's been so long and she still doesn't know where Dan has gone,” Gina rolled her eyes and complained.Daniel's father glanced at Gina. “Stop being so mean. Right now, the most important thing is to find Dan. Ava isn’t a bad person. In the beginning, you disliked her because she didn’t have parents, money, and power. Now, her parents are alive and well, her mother is extremely rich, and her father is a specialist doctor and professor. What else are you dissatisfied with? Do you really want your son to stay single his entire life?”Gina was not happy when her husband was complaining about her. “Didn't you object at the beginning as well? I agreed with the relationship after that, but your father refused to agree to save his reputation. Why are you blaming me now?”“Stop talking.” Daniel's father in
After Old Master Graham read Daniel's message, he was so angry that his eyes were wide open.‘He just got out of the hospital and he ran away for a woman?‘He even said that if he can't marry that woman, he won't get married in the future?’Old Master Graham would never allow such a thing to happen.However, when he thought about it, he still felt a little nervous.If Daniel really did not get married because of this, would this not be the end of the Graham family?‘I can’t let this happen.’After Ava ran out, she went to find Daniel in all the places she could think of. However, after spending the entire morning, she still could not find Daniel.She tried to call Daniel, and although the call was connected, it was always unanswered.As time passed, Ava felt very tired. She sat down on the chair by the roadside and watched the street where people came and went. Then, a deep sense of loss welled up from the bottom of her heart.‘Dan, have you decided to just give up?‘Are we
“I'll be right back!”Gina hurriedly ran back. Suddenly, she turned back and stopped Ava, who was about to follow her.“Don’t follow me! You’re not welcomed at our house.”Despite Gina's warning, Ava could not stop herself from looking for Daniel.She did not know what was going on. How could Daniel suddenly be discharged by himself? He had obviously been in a coma on the hospital bed. He did not wake up this whole time.On the way there, Ava called Daniel, but Daniel did not answer.Ava did not know if Daniel had his phone with him, but in short, she could not get into contact with him.She wanted so badly to stand in front of Daniel right now, but there was traffic on the way.When Ava followed Gina into the door of Graham Manor, she heard Gina's sharp voice. “What? Dan’s gone? Where did he go? D-Didn't he just wake up? What the hell is going on?”“Look at this and you'll know what's going on." Daniel's father sounded like he was reproaching someone, then he seemed to hand s
Ava stared at the empty ward for a while. Then, she returned to her senses and immediately went to look for Daniel.However, after looking around for a while, Ava could not find Daniel, which made her feel a little nervous.At this time, Gina also came in.She saw that the ward was empty, and Daniel, who was supposed to be lying on the hospital bed, had disappeared.“What’s going on? Where’s Dan? Did the doctor take Dan away?” Gina looked at Ava and asked with an unfriendly expression on her face.Ava was used to Gina's attitude, so she did not bother to argue with Gina. Instead, she replied, “I want to know as well.”“How could you not know? You came before me.”“Dan wasn't in the ward when I came,” Ava said and turned around. “I'll go to the nurse's station and ask.”“Wait.”Gina grabbed Ava, her face was dark.“Ava, let me tell you this. Dan has suffered a lot and gotten a lot of injuries because of you. Because of you, both Naya and her mother have been sent to prison. It
Since Julie was about to think that way, it showed that she was a reasonable person.“Lily.” Julie walked up to Lillian and squatted down, giving her a friendly blessing. “Lily, I really like you. I hope you can be happy every day, and I hope you’ll be able to speak soon.”Lillian was a sensible child. She raised a sweet smile and nodded vigorously, indicating that she acknowledged Julie's blessing.Julie stood up and faced Fabian. Right now, there was a little more admiration in her eyes and a little less of her unwilling persistence before.If one liked someone, one did not necessarily have to stubbornly fight for it.Julie did not say anything and just smiled at Fabian.Fabian did not say anything more either. He bent over and picked Lillian up in his arms. Before turning around, he gave Julie a friendly smile.“Miss Charles, you can still come to me if you need help in the future. After all, I still owe you a favor.”Julie smiled and shook her head. “You stopped owing me an
“I did,” Fabian admitted frankly.Julie thought she would feel embarrassed because of this, but she did not know why she still felt very relaxed. Even so, she still felt a little embarrassed.In order to not make Julie feel embarrassed, Fabian smiled and said, “I wanted to help you get out of that situation, Miss Charles, but I didn't want to cross the line. I also didn’t expect someone to have taken a video and put it on the internet. Lily and I have caused you much trouble. I'm really sorry about that.”Fabian paused as he spoke, then, he glanced at Lillian softly.“But Miss Charles, rest assured, there’ll be no such trouble in the future.”Julie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and she inexplicably felt a strong sense of loss coming up from the bottom of her heart.She looked at Fabian suspiciously, and sure enough, the words she heard next made her feel remorseful.“Miss Charles, I’ve found a more suitable school for Lily, and it’s closer to where I work so
The scene of Mr. Martinez causing a ruckus and Fabian coming to the rescue with Lillian at the end was all recorded and posted on the internet.This person was still a little conscientious and had censored Lillian's appearance, but Fabian's figure and face were clearly visible in the video.Patty recognized the person in the video as Fabian at a glance.After seeing the comments below, Patty was even more anxious.“Julie, how could you fall in love with a single father?”Julie frowned. “Yes, I won't deny it. I do have a crush on Mr. Johnson.”“What?”“Tsk tsk… Julie, do you really like this single father?” The look in Mrs. Gill's eyes was very subtle. “Someone dug up all his information, and it turns out that this man is Yorick's younger brother. Back then, Yorick stirred up all kinds of troubles and did whatever he wanted in F Country. His sister, Lana, was also notorious in our circle.”“What? He's Yorick and Lana's younger brother?” Patty was even more nervous, for fear that