When they heard Amy agreeing, both Aiden and Nolan’s expressions changed. Nolan was especially thrilled. He beamed with joy. “Miss Green, thank you so much! “Since that’s settled, let’s go and get you styled,” he said. Amy nodded lightly, and the group made their way down the mountain. Aiden then took Amy to a boutique that was known for its elegant and exquisite clothes. As they approached the entrance, Amy was immediately struck by the shop’s classy ambiance. Inside, there were dresses of various styles and colors on display. She gulped and could already sense how expensive the garments were just by looking at them. Soon, a woman emerged to greet them. The tight dress she wore accentuated her figure and highlighted her slender waist. She was also beautiful and elegant. The moment she saw Aiden, she wore a bright smile. “Oh, what brings you here today?” she asked. She was surprised since Aiden was not a regular visitor. Aiden did not engage with her playful tone and we
Grace accepted Amy’s offer enthusiastically. “Sure.” Amy’s skin was excellent, with no visible pores. Seeing this, Grace felt that the herbal remedies must be extremely effective. As they continued chatting, Grace suddenly looked at Amy with a curious and playful expression. “So, what exactly is your relationship with that brat? You two aren’t—” Her teasing was cut short by Amy, who quickly clarified, “No. It’s nothing like that. I’ve just been providing Mr. Lewis with some treatments.” Hearing this, Grace’s interest seemed to wane slightly, but Amy just wore a faint smile. Grace did Amy’s makeup, as well as hair, expertly and transformed her into a work of art. She stood by and openly admired her work, “You are just too beautiful!” Flattered by the compliments, Amy felt her cheeks turning red and instinctively looked down. Grace laughed softly. “What are you being shy about?!” She then ushered Amy to a mirror. “Come. See if you’re satisfied with the look.” Amy look
“I’ve never seen her before. Could her sudden appearance mean that she’s the Lewis family’s future daughter-in-law?” This speculation shocked everyone even more. “No way!” “You say that, but when have you ever seen a woman with Aiden before?” Everyone shook their heads, and they were all eager to see how things would unfold. “This is no small matter.” Unaware of the whispers, Amy simply stayed by Aiden’s side. As time passed, her ankles started to feel uncomfortable due to the high heels she was not accustomed to wearing. Noticing Amy’s discomfort, Aiden leaned in and whispered, “Are you alright?” He had been observing all her subtle movements. Taken aback, Amy replied, “I rarely wear high heels, so they’re a bit uncomfortable.” Hearing this, Aiden looked around thoughtfully and said, “Let’s rest over there for a while.” Amy looked at the nearby resting area and nodded. “Alright.” Just as Aiden was about to accompany her, a man called out to him. “Mr. Lewis! L
“She snuck in. Get her out of here now,” Jenny said coldly. A security guard approached her and turned to Amy once he understood the situation. “Miss, could you please show us your invitation to confirm your identity? We want to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.” Amy was momentarily stunned and a little embarrassed. She truly did not have an invitation, as she had entered with Aiden and never received one. Seeing that Amy could not produce an invitation, Jenny felt even more triumphant. She raised an eyebrow in satisfaction and folded her arms. “See. I told you that she’s just crashing the banquet! “Hurry up and kick her out! What are you waiting for?!” The security guard felt obligated to act and said, “I’m sorry, Miss. Since you don’t have an invitation, I must ask you to leave.” Jenny sneered disdainfully. “You should leave quickly. I don’t know how you had the audacity to come in here. If I were you, I’d find a hole to crawl into. How embarrassing!” At that mom
“Thanks for earlier,” Amy said to Aiden. He responded with a faint smile, and he was somewhat apologetic. “I should be the one apologizing. After all, the incident happened because of me. I brought you here and didn’t take good care of you. In the end, such an embarrassing situation happened.” Amy shook her head. “It’s not your fault.” Jenny was targeting her specifically and just trying to embarrass her. Regardless of whom she came with, Jenny would have acted the same way. Suddenly, Aiden seemed to remember something and asked, “How are your feet?” “They’re much better now,” Amy replied. Aiden nodded. “Just wait a little longer for me. The banquet’s almost over.” Amy was not in a hurry, so she nodded. She continued to keep him company and engage with others. Just then, Cassie approached them. Holding a champagne flute, she was about to greet Aiden when she noticed Amy by his side. She froze and tightened her grip on the glass. She wondered why Amy was there. I
Cassie watched from a distance as Amy and Aiden interacted. She furrowed her brows in confusion. What exactly was Aiden’s relationship with that woman? Why did their interaction seem so intimate? After a few drinks, Amy’s cheeks were noticeably flushed. She seldom drank, and the sudden intake of alcohol clearly affected her. Seeing her condition, Aiden became concerned. “Alright. No more drinking for now. Take a break.” Amy nodded gently. “Okay.” She then rubbed her forehead and said, “I’ll go to the restroom for a moment.” As she left, Aiden watched her departing figure with increasing worry. … In the restroom, Amy splashed some cold water on her face. It helped to clear her head significantly. She was about to leave after she composed herself, but she ran into Cassie. “What a coincidence, Amy!” Cassie approached her with an enthusiastic smile. Amy nodded and greeted her. “You and Aiden seem quite close. What exactly is your relationship? You’re not dating, a
Aiden felt a weight on his shoulder and realized for the first time that someone was leaning against him. He turned and saw Amy asleep. He hesitated to push her away at first. In the end, he chose not to move her when he saw the peaceful look on her face. … Half an hour later, the car stopped, and Nolan’s voice broke the silence. “Mr. Lewis, we’ve arrived.” “Miss Green, you’re home.” Aiden softly called out to her and tried to wake her. “Miss Green, wake up.” Amy furrowed her brows and groaned softly as she talked in her sleep. “Star, stop it. Let me sleep a bit more.” Seeing her in such a state, Aiden felt troubled. He looked out the window and back at her. Then, he decided to carry her in his arms. As Nolan stepped out of the car, he was taken aback by the scene. He gulped, as he had never seen Aiden be so intimate with anyone. He could not believe that Aiden had actually taken the initiative to carry her. Aiden soon arrived at Amy’s home, and he knocked on the do
When Cassie got out of bed, her mother noticed her dark circles and frowned in concern. “Cassie, what happened? You didn’t sleep all night?” Cassie sat on the couch with a troubled expression and replied, “Mom, I don’t feel like talking about it.” Seeing how agitated she was, her mother approached her. “What’s wrong?” Cassie had always been a good child who rarely caused her parents any worry. Therefore, her mother was particularly concerned to see her in such a state. “Mom, Aiden’s been seeing another woman.” Cassie recounted last night’s events to her mother in dismay. After listening, her mother was not particularly impressed. “From what you’ve told me, this woman isn’t from a notable family. She seems to be an ordinary woman without any significant status or power.” Holding her head high, Cassie’s mother continued, “I’ve always told you that you should spend more time with Mrs. Lewis. For families like theirs, marriage is about matching social status. Not just anyon
Eddie explained, “The shoot’s primary focus is to capture the essence of the wedding gown collection through couples’ portraits, interactions with the children, and scenes depicting a wedding ceremony. “This is a big project, so we’ll start with the wedding ceremony scene. Madame Coco mentioned that you aren’t a real couple or professional models, so do you have any ideas on how to handle the interactions, or should we go with the team’s plan?” Eddie asked and looked expectantly at Amy as well as Aiden. The two of them exchanged glances, and Aiden calmly said, “I’ll follow your lead.” Feeling the weight of responsibility, Amy realized that there was no turning back. She nodded. “Let’s go with your team’s plan. You’re the experts, so you know what works best.” “Alright, then. Let me explain the first sequence for the wedding ceremony series,” Eddie began detailing the scene. After a few minutes, he finished explaining and asked, “So, can you handle that?” “Yes. I think it’
Despite Grace’s reassurances, Amy still felt uneasy about the situation. However, she did not voice her concerns. After all, she had already agreed to Madame Coco’s proposal and tried on the wedding dress. It was not her style to back out at the last minute. It was nearing lunchtime as they discussed the details. Madame Coco suggested that they all dine together, so they all went to a restaurant. Once seated, Madame Coco asked Amy to order. Amy wanted to refuse since she felt that it was more appropriate to let the others decide. However, Grace passed the task to her, and she ended up selecting a few dishes. “Aiden doesn’t like cilantro, so please omit it from the fish, and let’s keep the seasoning light on these two dishes,” Amy mentioned Aiden’s preferences naturally. Aiden and the children did not react, as they were used to it, but Grace’s eyes shone with interest. Seeing how she knew Aiden’s tastes and dislikes so well, it did not seem like they were just friends. Ma
The next morning, Grace arrived at the hotel early to pick everyone up. Madame Coco had already briefed her team at Coco, so the meeting was seamless. “Due to traffic, Madame Coco is still on her way. She asked me to help you with trying on the wedding outfits first,” the lead coordinator explained and gestured for them to follow her. Amy, Aiden, and the children nodded and followed her to Madame Coco’s studio. The studio was huge, and it occupied the entire floor. It was also equipped with top-notch facilities. However, what truly stunned Amy was the wedding gown displayed at the center of the room. The pure white dress was breathtaking under the lights. The tiny pink diamonds that shimmered on the skirt added a touch of unique elegance and made it even more valuable. Next to the gown was a black tailcoat. The contrasting black and white complemented each other perfectly. The attention to detail was remarkable. While the tailcoat was all black, it was adorned with dark p
“You and your friend have the exact looks, presence, and figures that I’ve envisioned for my models,” Madame Coco continued to enthuse. “Your interactions are so loving, and with your two angelic children, you embody my idea of a perfect family.” Amy felt overwhelmed and glanced at Aiden for help. “I’m not particularly interested, but if you want to do it, I’ll support you,” he said calmly. “I don’t really want to.” Amy shook her head. Their relationship was already complicated, and posing in wedding attire seemed even more awkward. The children, however, were excited. They saw this as a perfect opportunity to bring Amy and Aiden closer. Sharing a glance, they silently agreed on their plan. “Mommy, I want to do it.” Star clung to Amy’s arm as she pleaded sweetly. Night joined in and looked up with wide, hopeful eyes. “You know, Mommy, we’ve never taken formal photos together,” he added softly. Amy fell silent, and a wave of guilt washed over her. It was true that she had no
Aiden fell silent for a second and spoke evasively, “You’ll find out in time.” This meant that he did not want to discuss it at the moment. Grace was exasperated but amused. She already had an idea of what was going on. “Fine. If you won’t tell me, I’ll just have fun with my niece and nephew.” With that, she quickly caught up with the rest and chatted happily with them. Aiden felt regretful as he watched them. He wondered if he might have spoiled things by bringing Amy and the children to his meeting with Grace. Unaware of Aiden’s thoughts, Grace took great care of Amy and the children during mealtime. Her enthusiasm overwhelmed Amy a bit, but she did not think much of it. Grace had been friendly since the moment they met. As they chatted, the conversation naturally turned to their following plans. “Where are you planning to go this afternoon?” Grace asked Amy. Amy instinctively glanced at Aiden. Seeing this, Grace raised an eyebrow in curiosity and looked over at him as we
After they wandered around for a while longer, Aiden received a call from Grace. It was time to pick her up. “I’ll be there soon,” Aiden said and ended the call. He put away his phone and said to Amy, “Let’s go. Aunt Grace is ready.” However, Amy felt a bit anxious. “Should I buy her a gift?” Seeing how nervous she was, Aiden teased, “Do you know what it means for you to bring a gift?” “What does it mean?” Amy asked without thinking too deeply about it. Night and Star were speechless when they saw her naive response. They felt like there was still much to do. Unaware of their expressions, Aiden continued to playfully provoke Amy. “It means that you’re my girlfriend.” Amy choked on her own saliva. After recovering, she quickly clarified, “That’s not what I meant, Mr. Lewis. Don’t misunderstand.” “I know,” Aiden replied and nodded calmly, with mischief in his eyes. Amy understood what he was implying and felt amused as well as annoyed. But a strange feeling also spread
The Picasso Church was one of the most famous attractions in the bustling city. It was a busy place with a large flow of people and many vendors. As Aiden and Amy arrived with Night and Star, their striking looks drew attention. However, they did not mind it and began browsing through the stalls, which sold handmade accessories, souvenirs, and clothes. The children found everything fascinating, while Amy was attracted to some culturally rich items. “Mommy, look how pretty those dolls are,” Star suddenly said as she pointed at some dolls on a vendor’s table. The dolls were painted in bright colors, and they had cute expressions. They came in various sizes, and each looked more charming than the last. Amy approached the vendor and asked, “How much for one of these?” “The big ones are five hundred, and it’s a hundred for the smaller ones,” the vendor replied. There was a cunning glint in his eyes as he sized them up as foreigners. “That expensive?” Amy was startled by the pric
Amy knew better than to tell Aiden about the social media posts. So, she glanced at the children with a calm smile. “It’s nothing serious. We were just playing around.” Aiden was skeptical, but since Amy did not want to discuss it further, he refrained from pressing her. He gently patted the children on their backs and reassured them, “She’s just messing with you. Go on over to her.” Night and Star hesitated as they looked back at Amy, whose smile they found suspiciously sinister. A shiver ran down their spine, and they sensed that things might not end well for them when they got back. So, they clung to Aiden and began to wheedle him. “Mr. Lewis, I want to sit next to you.” “Um, can I sleep with you tonight?” Night and Star spoke at the same time, with Night adding the question about sleeping. He had more foresight. He knew that with Aiden around, Amy might not say much. However, she would not let them off the hook once they were back at the hotel. Realizing this, Sta
Right after Aiden shared a photo on social media, his phone started to blow up. It looked like he was making an announcement when he posted the beautiful snapshot by Night. [Wow. Are you making it official?] [Are you guys dating? She’s really beautiful.] [Aiden, when will you bring her to meet us?] Aiden glanced at the messages but chose not to respond. The children also saw the photos that Aiden had shared, including the one of him and Amy. They were overjoyed and more convinced than ever that Aiden had feelings for her. However, not everyone was happy. When Cassie saw the public photo on Aiden’s social media page, she was both shocked and angry. Was Aiden announcing their relationship? Her jealousy was uncontrollable. Aiden’s parents also saw the photo and became furious. Rose could not hold back her anger. “What is he trying to do, slap us in the face? We just released news about finding him a wife, and he’s posting photos with this woman?” Edward kept quiet, but h