While hugging Kara, Summer chuckled. "Sorry, Grandma. I didn't mean to scare you. Are you surprised?""Of course. My granddaughter is usually clean and fragrant at this time. But now, why is your face covered in scribbles? What is this? Ink? Did you just draw or paint?" Kara inquired while examining the stains on her granddaughter's cheeks."No, Grandma. I chatted with Grandpa Lucas yesterday. He taught me about the importance of camouflage when observing animals in nature. The trick is to wear outfits the same color as the surrounding environment, and scribble on the face with charcoal. Since I don't have charcoal, I use a marker!" she explained proudly."Let me guess. You must have used a permanent marker," Emily said.Summer laughed. "Yes, Auntie. How did you know?""Because it looks really stuck to your face," Emily shrugged."You're right! I scrubbed my
Summer smiled faintly. Her shoulders rose, pinching her neck. Her legs swung back and forth. Everyone waited patiently for her statement."I'm not going to school!" she exclaimed loudly.Everyone's eyes widened. No one expected that Summer would choose the second option."Why, Honey? Don't you enjoy studying with your friends at school?" Sky asked while stroking her curly hair."I do enjoy studying with my friends at school. I also like meeting the teachers, eating lunch in the cafeteria with River, and playing during the break. It's all fun!" Summer said in her sweet voice."Then, why don't you want to keep going to school, Summer?" Louis asked, curiously.Summer's lips pursed. Her shoulders rose again, pressing against her neck. "Because I feel like it would be better if I just studied on my own.""Is it because of Gigi?" Louis investigated."No, Daddy. There's no way I let other people influence my decisions," Summer answered firmly."Then why, Honey? Why do you feel like it's bett
Louis took a deep breath. His teary eyes finally blinked."Of course, my daughter. I will definitely support you. Your plan sounded so great that I was speechless. But, there is one thing that makes me curious. You want to save the earth, but why do you call yourself a businessman. Are there any profits that you are aiming for?""Yes, there are," Summer replied, making everyone's eyes widen again."Where's the profit coming from?" Emily and Russell asked in unison.Chuckling, Summer rubbed her palms. "When my technology is ready, I can sell it all over the world. I'm sure many countries will be interested in buying it. They must want to save their environment too. Without the environment, where would their citizens live? Their country will fall apart."The people were amazed again. This time, Sky was the first to break the silence. "Wow, your plan is unbelievable, Honey. I think
Upon arrival, Summer immediately looked for a children's book sign. Louis and Sky walked leisurely after her."Come on, Mommy, Daddy! Let's see the book written by a great little author!" Summer whispered.Sky and Louis quickened their pace. When they arrived by her side, Summer held their hands. "Come on! Help me find my book!""Okay, Honey. But you don't have to rush. We still have enough time, so take it easy," Sky whispered, amusedly."I have a feeling that my book has moved up a class, Mommy. This bookstore is big. It will be hard to find my book if it has moved."Suddenly, Summer stopped walking. Her eyes were round, her mouth wide open."See? My book is no longer in the top corner!" Summer jumped a little. She checked the other corners of the shelves. Not finding her book, her laughter escaped."Mommy, Daddy, my book has indeed moved up a class! Let's find where it is now!"Summer let go of her parents' hands. She scanned the rows of large shelves in front of her from top to bo
"My friends said they were waiting for my second book. They will definitely look for it and buy it themselves. Friends from other schools too. I think my savings in the bank will fill up quickly if my book keeps selling like this," Summer chuckled while rubbing her palms.Then, she mumbled, "Oh, I think I should check my account. Who knows, my savings digit has increased by one. I will treat Mommy and Daddy to a nice restaurant if it has increased."Sky and Louis chuckled. They felt amused and proud of their daughter."Honey, do you want to take a picture here? You can display it in your second book," Sky suggested, still with teary eyes."That's a good idea, Mommy. Should I pose like this? I think I look cool when I pose like this," Summer said while pinching her chin with her index finger and thumb.Louis snorted in amusement. He then directed Summer to pose with the book. Then
"Did you hear that, Remy? Summer is an amazing kid. We're so lucky that she wanted to make River her friend," Renata whispered to her husband."Yes, she's a good influence on our son. And actually," Remy turned to Louis and Sky, "we have to thank not only Summer, but you guys too."Sky's eyes widened. "Us?""Yes," Renata nodded, "you've set an example for us in how to be good parents. Even though Savior Group is much bigger than Young Group, you still have time for Summer.""That made us embarrassed and realize," Remy added with a wry smile. "We've been too busy with the company to make time for our son. Thats why River watches TV so much. He must be lonely.""Not anymore, Dad," River quickly denied. "The past few days, you and Mommy have always made time to talk to me. I also have a friend as cool as Summer, and my list of plans is long. Every day feels more fun now."Seeing the bright sparkle in River's eyes, Summer put on a bigger smile. She looked up at her parents. Louis and Sky
"We can meet after school, River. You can come to my office, or I can come to yours. That can be arranged!" Summer nodded, reassuringly. River bit his lip. His cheeks looked heavy with the burden of disappointment. "But we won't study together in class. We won't do homework together anymore," River's voice was shaking. However, Summer remained relaxed. "Don't worry, River. We can still do homework together. Whenever you get a difficult assignment, just tell me. I'll help you." River lowered his head. He tried to suppress his sadness, but failed. His hands began to rub his eyes. Feeling sorry, his mother rubbed his shoulders. "River, there's no need to be sad. Even though you don't go to the same school, you're still friends. You two can still meet every day to study and play." "Yes, River," Sky continued with the same expression as Renata. "Your mother is right. And actually, that will make your friendship even better. Every morning, you'll have different experiences. You'l
Louis and Sky exchanged glances. The curves of their lips were full of meaning."The South Pole," they answered then, simultaneously.Everybody stared wide-eyed."The South Pole? Why did you choose a place that far away?" Renata blurted out. She sounded worried."Isn't the trip risky? You have to go through the Drake Passage to get there. That is the most dangerous waterway in the world, even beating the Bermuda Triangle," Remy said, in the same tone.Even River chimed in, "Daddy's right! I've seen it on TV. It is a terrible storm zone. The wind is powerful, and the ocean currents are very strong. The waves can even be as high as 12 meters. That's very dangerous!""Hey, Louis. I know you usually have strange ideas. But, honeymoon in the coldest and most remote place on earth? Seriously? What's so fun about that?" Brandon also criticized the choice of location.However, Louis responded casually. "Guys, don't worry. We are living in a modern era. Several companies have provided shipping
Draco laughed softly. "Stop bluffing, Sky. You don't even know how to use a gun. How can you possibly shoot?"Sky checked the bullets in the gun. After making sure the ammunition was ready, she threatened, "I'm not bluffing. I am indeed good at shooting. If you don't want to regret it, you better put both your hands behind your head and kneel in the corner over there."Draco glanced at the corner that Sky mentioned. He sneered, "That's not my place, Sky. My place is on the bed. With you."Draco stepped forward. At that moment, Sky fired a bullet into his thigh. In an instant, the sound of an explosion echoed. Draco's groan followed."Sky? You shot me?" he groaned furiously."Didn't I remind you? It's your fault you didn't listen," Sky cursed as she reloaded the gun. "If you don't want to get a second wound, don't stop me from saving my beloved husband. Understood?"As Draco gritted his teeth, Sky quickly got out. She ran towards the hallway where Draco had approached her. There, she s
"Please give me a chance to be with you. Just once, that's enough. I can prove that I'm sincerer. My love is bigger than his," Draco said, pleadingly.Sky stepped back, pushing away the hand that was holding her arm. "You don't need to prove anything, Drac. I'm happy with Louis. If you're sincere with me, please don't bother us. You said you wanted me to be happy, right?""But not like this," Draco approached, but Sky kept her distance. "I'm not happy if you fall into his arms. He's no better than me. It's not fair if he's the one with you."Sky shook her head again. Her mouth muttered, "You're crazy, Drac. There are still many great women out there. Why are you targeting me? I am married and have a child!""Because all this time, you're the only one in my heart. You're the only one who can disturb my mind. What can I do to get you?" Draco looked desperate.Sky snorted in displeasure. "I think you've misunderstood, Drac. Your feelings are not sincere towards me. It's not love, but obs
Unfortunately, Louis didn't answer. His consciousness was too thin.Sky carefully put his head on the table. Without making a scene, she went to look for security. It took a while, but when she returned, Louis was no longer at the table."Where is your husband, Ma'am?" the security officer asked.Sky gaped in surprise. Her hand pointed towards the table. "He was still here earlier."The security officers who were with her looked around. "Maybe he had moved somewhere else?" one of them mumbled."That's impossible. He was unconscious," Sky hissed, panicking. A bad feeling began to cover her heart. She remembered Louis' words earlier.Could it be that a bad guy was playing a trick? But they didn't drink the champagne that Draco ordered.Or, were Draco and Angelica not the ones they needed to be wary of? The real criminal put drugs in the new champagne? But, why was only Louis affected while Sky was fine?"Sir, please help me find Louis. He couldn't have gone anywhere on his own. Someone
"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,