"He's taking care of work, but soon, he'll come," Sky had no choice but to lie. "While waiting, why don't you go back to sleep?"Pursing her lips, Summer hugged her tiger plushie. "I hope he won't be long. I can't wait to play with him."Sky nodded. Her chin twitched as she held back her tears. "I hope so too, Honey. Because you deserve to be happy. You deserve a father's love. Forgive me for not fulfilling your rights since long ago, hmm?"Suddenly, Summer smiled a little. "It's okay, Mommy. You don't need to apologize. I've never been mad at you. You are the person I love the most. But please don't tell Daddy. If he's jealous, he won't want to play with me. I don't want to be sad."Sky repeated her head movements with emotion. "Thank you, Honey. Mommy is so lucky to have a child as great as you. Now, do you want something to drink? Or go to the bathroom?""I want to go back to sleep, Mommy. My head feels heavy. I have to be fresh when Daddy comes. I need a lot of energy to play with
"You're their boss, Louis. How could they possibly make a decision against your wishes?" Grace's voice rose.Louis tilted his head to the left. "I didn't ask them to support my decision. I asked for their opinion on what the best decision was.""Still, that's not fair! You shouldn't be defending Sky, Louis. If you wanted her to win, why didn't you tell her to use her employees? Oh, yeah, I just remembered. She doesn't have any employees because she's a nobody."Louis' eyes suddenly dimmed. "Can you stop insulting Sky? Honestly, if she wanted to act, she could have asked for help from her acquaintances. She often guides tourist groups, you know?"Rolling her eyes, Grace muttered to herself, "Do those people care? She's not someone important.""If you didn't ask for help from your employees, could you have gotten more votes?" Louis raised an eyebrow.Grace fell silent. However, her arrogance did not fade at all."Get a grip, Grace," Louis said in a thin voice. "Our relationship must end
Still with a sour expression, Grace played another recording. Summer's voice greeted her again. But this time, the little girl whispered. She seemed afraid that others would hear her voice."Uncle Louis, it's me, Summer. I actually didn't know when I should tell you about this. So, I just left this recording on your phone until you found it yourself.""Have you listened to my conversation with Grace? I recorded it on purpose earlier. I thought you would need it.""Isn't she so scary, Uncle Louis? I thought she was a bad person. But now that I think about it, I feel sorry for her."Grace flinched. She didn't expect to hear that from a 4-year-old."Listen to the recording carefully, Uncle Louis. Doesn't Grace sound like she's desperate? I think that's why she's mad at me and Mommy. She's afraid that we'll take you away from her.""She doesn't want to lose you, Uncle Louis. She must love you very much. That's why I feel sorry for her. Maybe she's right. I shouldn't have ruined your propo
After changing clothes, Louis went to the first floor. He was relieved to see that Grace wasn't there. That meant he could meet Sky and Summer without any disturbance.However, before he had a chance to turn towards the guest rooms, someone called him from the door, "Louis."He spontaneously turned around. As it turned out, his sister was standing there while rubbing her stomach. Her eyebrows were arched high."Emily," Louis walked over her. His face was bright, and so was his smile. "Did you watch my broadcast? Weren't I very cool? I managed to control public opinion."Emily smiled slightly. "Yes, you're very cool, Louis.""Do you think Sky thinks so too? She must be touched seeing my efforts to unite with her, right?"Emily grimaced, "I think so."Louis laughed. He was increasingly convinced that their happiness was getting closer."By the way, where is she? Is she accompanying Summer to eat? You just came from the dining room, right? Is she hungry after having fun all day? Why don'
Louis took his phone out of his pocket. Seeing his action, Emily rounded her eyes. "What are you doing?""Asking Brandon if I can borrow his private jet again.""Hey," Emily patted her brother's arm, "are you addicted to that nature destroyer? Just take a commercial flight!"Louis took a deep breath. He looked at Emily lazily. "But I want to get there quickly. I want all this to be over soon."Suddenly, Emily took out two pieces of paper from her maternity dress pocket. Seeing the airline logos printed on them, Louis' shoulders were lifted with hope."Have you booked a ticket to Canada for me?" Louis muttered in a light voice.As soon as Emily nodded, laughter escaped Louis. He hugged his sister from the side, kissing her head repeatedly."Thank you so much, Princess. You are indeed the best sister on earth," he whispered warmly.Emily snorted, "You only praise me when you want something, don't you? Now hurry up! Your plane will be leaving soon. Bring only one bodyguard because there
Summer pursed her lips. "I recorded my conversation with Grace. Actually, she was the one who told me to take Mommy home today. She said it was the only way to solve the problem."Sky was stunned. "You did something that brave?""Yes," Summer nodded. "That's why I recorded my own voice. I told Uncle Louis that I promised not to bother them anymore. I hoped they were happy because they loved each other. But why did Uncle Louis change his mind, Mommy? I thought he would be happy with my decision. He always wanted to have a wife who was equal to him. A perfect partner."Sky smiled wryly. She was confused about what to answer. She felt that it was not the right moment to explain everything to Summer. She was still too young to digest the truth."Maybe Louis has fallen in love with you," Sky stroked the toddler's hair. "Therefore, be patient, Honey. After he finishes taking care of everything, he will definitely come to see us.""Are you sure, Mommy? What if Grace gets angry and stops him?
While Sky blinked stiffly, Alice stood up, stroking her husband's chest. "Ed, I think this is not the right moment to talk about it. Sky just got home. Let her calm down and rest first," she whispered."But she needs to know, Alice. Sky needs to be warned so that she doesn't fall into the same hole. Louis is not a good man for her," Edmund's tone remained fierce. Sky even lowered her head because of it.Meanwhile, Alice let out a resigned sigh. "You've emphasized it many times. She must already know. Now, how about we take a rest, hmm? Don't let Summer wake up because of our voices. Sky, you rest too."Sky nodded. Her little smile held emotions. "I'll rest in a moment. Thank you, Ma.""Remember what I said earlier. I don't want anything bad to happen because of that brat again," Edmund firmly pointed his finger."Yes, Papa," Sky replied with a heavy heart.Feeling sorry for her daughter, Alice quickly took Edmund into their room. She realized that her husband was still having trouble
Feeling the warmth and sincerity of Louis, Sky smiled too. Her eyes were also filled with emotions. "Although it's a bit late, I'm glad you finally fought for me and Summer. Thank you, Louis. I'm grateful that you are willing to prioritize the happiness of our little girl.""Not just Summer's happiness, Sky," Louis met her gaze again. His hands were still around her waist. "But your happiness too. My happiness. Our happiness.""Are you sure you can be happy with me?" Sky's inquiry sounded doubtful. "Let me remind you once again. I'm not a wife who is comparable to you. I'm not a successful businessman. I don't have much wealth. I also never went to school, remember? My job is just adventuring."Louis frowned in protest. "Who said you're not comparable to me?"After a breath, Louis' gaze turned sad. One of his hands returned to Sky's face. His fingers began to admire her smooth skin."You may not have gone to school, but your knowledge surpasses that of college graduates. You may not b
"Oh my gosh!" Angelica gasped while covering her mouth. She looked shocked, but inside, she was laughing at Sky's wet dress. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Harper. I didn't mean to."Sky smiled wryly. She didn't say anything, just wiping her dress with a napkin.Meanwhile, Louis got up from the chair. He approached Sky, asking about her condition. Sky was finally able to smile with sincerity."I'm fine, Louis. Just a little wet. It's no big deal," Sky said softly."Are you sure? Do you want me to accompany you to clean your dress?" Louis offered, pointing towards the bathroom.Sky shook her head. "No need, Louis. It's already soaked. There's no point in cleaning it up. Let's just sit back and enjoy our dinner. We can't let anyone ruin our moment, can we?"Louis looked at his wife with pity. It was supposed to be their perfect night. How could he let his guard down and give someone a chance to ruin it?"Waiter!" Louis' voice echoed. His hand was raised to call the nearest waiter. "Please take this w
"Wow! Look at my girl! Isn't she charming?" Draco whispered to his co-worker.Angelica watched Sky with an unhappy face. She realized that it wasn't just Draco who was captivated by Sky, but almost all the visitors."Tch, what charm? I actually feel sorry for that green dress. It should look magnificent on my body," Angelica said, sarcastically. "And that handsome and perfect guy, he should be holding my hand."Draco snorted in disgust. In his heart, he cursed Angelica for daring to compare herself to Sky."I know you can't wait to touch that guy, but please hold on. Don't do anything until I give you the signal. Remember. We are carrying out my plan right now."Angelica sighed lazily. "Okay. How long do I have to wait?""Just let them enjoy their meal. Wait until they are off guard."Angelica nodded in understanding. Meanwhile, Sky was chuckling. Louis had just treated her like a noble."Welcome to this very humble ballroom, Mrs. Harper," Louis said while bowing like a servant to the
Knowing his wife's dirty thoughts, Louis laughed faintly. "I want us to get ready for dinner. I'm getting hungry. If we have time, let's turn on our phones for a while. I suddenly miss our little princess."Sky chuckled. "Good idea, Louis. Let's go to our cabin!"Louis and Sky left the lido deck with warm hearts. They didn't realize that Draco was smiling lopsidedly at them."Wait for me, Sky. I'll take you away from him tonight," he thought impatiently.A few moments later, Louis and Sky had turned on their phones. Finding deleted messages from Summer, worry arose in their hearts."Did Summer contact you?" Sky asked while glancing at the phone next to her."Yeah, she sent me several messages, but they've been deleted. I wonder what she sent."Sky shrugged. "Let's call her."Soon afterward, Summer answered in her cute voice. "Hello, Mommy? Why did you call me? Shouldn't you be having fun with Daddy?""Hi, Honey. We suddenly miss you. What are you doing?" Sky asked, glancing at Louis w
Draco laughed faintly. "Sorry, Mr. Harper. I didn't mean to seduce your wife. I just wanted to say hello to an old friend. So, do you remember me, Sky? I'm Draco. You guided me when we were teenagers."Sky froze. Her eyes narrowed, busy searching for that memory."Still don't remember?" Draco asked, raising an eyebrow. "I was on a tour around Europe. You worked as a guide. Back then, you were the youngest guide at the HealingHills Travel Company. That fact amazed me. I even asked for your picture and autograph."Sky shook her head faintly. "Sorry. I took too many pictures and autographs.""We met again a few years later, by chance, in Canada. Summer was still very young at that time," Draco added a hint.Louis' eyebrows were knitted even more tightly. "You know Summer?" he muttered in an unamused tone.Draco nodded lightly. "Yes, she was a cute little baby. Even though she couldn't talk yet, I could already feel her chatty aura. How is she? Has she grown into a cheerful and resourcefu
Angelica's expression turned serious. She looked at her phone. The call she received turned out to be on SIM-card 2."Where did you get my number?" she asked, no longer looking down on the screen."That's a secret, Ma'am. We can't tell our secret procedures to just anyone," the boy said.Angelica was offended. "Ma'am, you said? You said you're professionals, but why didn't you check my background properly? I'm not married yet. Call me Miss!""That's because you've been involved with many men. You're not a pure girl anymore. You don't deserve to be called Miss. And now that I think about it, I don't think you deserve to be called Mrs. or Ma'am too. They're usually used for adult women who have one husband. You don't have one husband, but many men," River explained."Yes, River is right. They are terms for women with diginty.""Dignity, Summer," River whispered.Summer gasped. "Yes, I mean dignity."Angelica was stunned to hear that. She didn't care about the mistake Summer had just mad
"We were lucky to survive," Sky recalled, shaking her head vaguely. "If not, I can't imagine what our fate would be like.""Looking back, I think I owe you, Sky. If only you hadn't held my hand, I might not have survived," Louis rubbed his wife's hand.Instead of being touched, Sky sneered. "You were faster than me, Louis. I held your hand so you could pull me. In conclusion, it wasn't me who saved you, but you who saved me."Louis chuckled at the honesty. "Trust me. I couldn't have run that fast if you hadn't held my hand. You gave me strength and motivation, so I could be a hero for you."Sky smiled. Not only because of the sweet kiss she had just received on the back of her hand, but also because Louis was still not tired of praising her."Okay. Let's write that sweet memory here," Sky tapped the book on her lap with a pen. "Apart from that, which other adventure was the most memorable?"Louis pursed his lips. His head tilted up to check his memory. Before he could find an answer,
Louis nodded without hesitation. "Of course. My heart only wants to accept your presence, while my hands only want to touch your skin. Why choose a woman who isn't even on the list of my choices?"Angelica unconsciously gritted her teeth. She was irritated because Louis rejected her so openly. However, she didn't want to ruin her dignity. She straightened up."If you want to spend time alone together, fine. Maybe we can talk another time."She forced a smile, but Louis ignored her. She had no choice but to go away with an annoyed expression."Has she gone?" Louis whispered while twitching his eyebrows.Sky nodded. "Yes. She left the room while stomping her feet."Louis sighed in relief. He could finally lean back and look in all directions. Sky was tickled by his behavior."What's wrong, Louis? Your neck seems sore. Is it because the temp
Louis glanced towards the door. Finding Angelica, he whispered to Sky, "It seems like she's seriously targeting me."Sky's face became even more sullen. Her breathing sounded heavy. "You should have rented the lounge for us," she grumbled softly."Should I do that?"Sky blinked. She didn't realize that she had just voiced her annoyance. "Do what?""Rent this lounge for the two of us?"Sky waved her hand. "No. For what? That's excessive. Other passengers also have the right to enjoy the facilities here.""If it can make you comfortable, I don't mind. Besides, I don't think it's excessive," Louis shrugged, as if he had no burden.Not wanting her husband to waste more, Sky quickly grabbed his hand. "It's okay, Louis. She is a nobody. How could I let her rule my heart and mind? She can't ruin our moment.""But you were grumbling. Your heart and mind are clearly disturbed by her presence," Louis added, raising an eyebrow. "You're jealous, right?"Sky let out a laugh. "No, Louis. I can't be
"Because I'm afraid Summer will see and follow in your footsteps," Louis answered without thinking.Sky gasped. "Are you teasing me again? Are you openly saying that my action in preparing this book was wrong?"Hearing the misunderstanding, Louis' eyes widened. "No, it's not like that. Please don't misunderstand. I don't blame you. Like I said, I'm glad you prepared such a sweet surprise for me. It's just ...."Louis took a deep breath. "I hope Summer will love a brilliant guy who loves her with all his heart and has courage. That way, she won't need to prepare a surprise gift like you. I want her to receive much greater love from the guy she chooses without a long wait. You understand what I mean, right?"Sky was stunned. She thought for a moment. After a blink, she smiled wryly. "You're right. Summer shouldn't follow me. She should avoid misunderstandings and suffering. I hope her love journey goes