Unfortunately, he did not even give her a wedding, not even a simple ceremony. Today’s photoshoot was long overdue.They met each other early, but they spent years being apart. They had wasted so much time.While Wilson was admiring Clara, she was admiring him too, noting how elegant he looked in a tailored black suit that accentuated his slender frame. She knew well what an amazing figure he had, and today’s shoot fulfilled a long-held desire in her heart."You look beautiful," Wilson said. "We’re going to capture some amazing photos today.""Thank you," Clara replied, smiling. "You look handsome too. People who didn’t know you might even mistake you for a celebrity."That made him chuckle.They boarded a car with the photography crew and headed to a secluded location surrounded by stunning mountains and water."Just the kind of place you would choose," Wilson remarked. "You once said if we ever took wedding photos, you wanted it to be at a place with mountains and water."Cla
After the photoshoot ended, Clara was still feeling a bit dazed. It ended... already? That meant... the time to lift the hypnosis was approaching.While Wilson was driving them back to the mansion, Clara said, "I booked a hotel suite for us tonight.""You booked a suite?" He looked at her in surprise."Yes," she replied. "We already wore wedding clothes today, so I want to spend the night with you at a hotel too, as if it were our wedding night. Surely you won't refuse this tiny request of mine, right?""But what about your mother and the kids?""I told my mom to tell the kids that you're going on a business trip and that I'm going with you. We’ll be home tomorrow," Clara explained."Looks like you’ve thought this through. Which hotel did you book?" Wilson asked.She told him the hotel she chose, which was a well-known upscale hotel in the city. Wilson naturally knew where it was, so Clara didn't even have to tell him the address.As he focused on the road, Clara kept looking
Wilson raised his eyebrows as Clara stood up and extended her hand in an inviting gesture."Mr. Birch, would you like to dance with me?" She smiled warmly."You still remember the steps?" he asked, surprised.Today, she had been full of surprises."I never forgot what you taught me," she answered softly.He was momentarily taken aback, then a faint smile crept onto his lips. Yes, he had taught her the ballroom dance steps. He recalled her stepping on his feet many times when he was teaching her, yet he had still wanted to teach her – because her apologetic expressions were cute, because her serious focus was cute, and because her growing joy as her dancing improved was cute...They made him want to keep watching her.Wilson stood up and gently took Clara's hand. In the warm glow of candlelight and music, they began to dance slowly, just like they used to back in the day.What surprised him was how effortlessly they moved together. He had expected her to be a bit rusty after s
Clara quickly supported him. "Wilson, are you okay?" she asked anxiously.The pain he was experiencing far exceeded her expectations. She could not have imagined that uttering the secret phrase to lift the hypnosis would cause him so much agony.His weight pressed down on her, causing them both to lose balance and fall to the floor. Fortunately, the carpet cushioned the fall, but Wilson fell on top of Clara, so his weight left her momentarily aching.However, Clara's focus was solely on him. "Wilson, are you okay?" she asked urgently.Wilson's complexion was unusually pale, sweat beading on his forehead, and he bit his lower lip hard, as if battling an inner torment. His expression and body language conveyed the depth of his suffering.Clara was already regretting it. She hadn’t anticipated he would be in such pain. Had she acted too hastily in lifting the hypnosis?"Wilson, how do you feel? Does it hurt that badly? I... I’ll take you to the hospital!" she said. She climbed u
"W-Wilson..." Clara said his name in a murmur."Clara," Wilson answered, very slowly. Clara stared into his eyes, her stomach sinking. She could not read his mind—how much did he hate or love her?"Are… Are you out of the hypnosis?" she asked with a shaky voice."Yes," he answered."So, now…" she parted her lips nervously, not sure what else to say. Should she ask him? Did he still love her? Did he still want her?Facing him, she panicked slightly. When she made up her mind to bring him out of his hypnosis, she was ready to do her best to get him back. Clara, what are you scared about? Clara scolded herself in her mind, and silence loomed between them."Why did you decide to bring me out of the hypnosis?" Wilson muttered."If I didn't bring you out of hypnosis, soon, I'd be skating on thin ice. I didn't want that. I didn't want to live in constant worry, fearing the day your hypnosis might be lifted."Clara remained calm. "You gave me the choice, and this is the decision I
Overwhelmed by emotions, Wilson slowly pulled Clara into his arms. He squeezed her in a tight hug that lasted a long time before letting go."I'll trust you one last time, Clara. Promise me you'll never leave me again!" Wilson growled, burying his face in her shoulder."You're the one who decided to bring me out of the hypnosis. You must take responsibility!"Clara froze, trying to get her head around it. Was he willing to stay with her? Did he believe her?"Aren't you angry at me? I thought you'd hate me…" Clara asked in a murmur"I am angry. But so what? I know what's most important to me! Like you said, you'd always be the one I love, no matter what!" Wilson replied, his voice dangerously low.All the pain of the past suddenly felt insignificant compared to his love for her. He loved her so much he would let go of the past!Wilson hugged Clara so tight it hurt. Wanting the hug to last a little longer, she stayed in his arms and ignored the discomfort. Slowly, she wrapped her
Summer readily accepted Clara's invitation. "I'm free this weekend. We haven't gathered since Coco's housewarming party, so it's a good time to meet."Over the weekend, Clara made a reservation in a famous club in Solaria for the gathering. She got a private room well-equipped with entertainment systems. No one brought their children this time, making this an adult-only gathering.Clara and Wilson's relationship became the main discussion during the party. Then, they began talking about Coco and the possibility of her pregnancy.Nosy by nature, Lisa was the first to ask, "So, are you pregnant yet?" "No, not yet." Coco shook her head with a bit of regret. It had been months since her wedding, but she was not pregnant, which made her a little anxious."Have you done any health checks at the hospital?" Serenity asked, concerned for Coco's health."We got a pre-wedding health check done, and there was no issue." Coco looked at her friends and sighed, "Seems like all of you got pregn
"Maybe because I had complications during labor. I almost died giving birth, and that traumatized Terry forever. He won't let me have a second child no matter what I say!" Lisa said with a hint of regret. Lisa had always wanted more children and a lively family, but her husband had said no. Terry would not change his mind no matter how she begged. He even got a vasectomy surgery to prevent any surprise pregnancies. "Well, you did have a dangerous complication during labor," Clara recalled the time Lisa had given birth. Everyone had feared that Lisa would not make it, and Terry's desperation at that moment remained clear in Clara's mind. "By the way, that boy from the Wood family, does he visit you often?" Clara asked. Lisa had given birth to Renee safely, and no one had expected a little boy to save Lisa and her daughter. Morgan Wood helped, but with a strange request—he wanted Renee. The result was that Renee would be the boy's future wife. The good news was that the boy wa