Under the warm yellow light, Aiden focused on Amy as his gaze gradually deepened. Suddenly, he raised his other hand and pressed it against her forehead. “It looks like your fever really has gone down.” As he spoke, he withdrew his hand but could not resist rubbing his fingers together. It was as if he was savoring the softness of her skin. Amy was momentarily startled because she did not expect such a gesture from Aiden. Her cheeks began to turn red, and her heart skipped a beat. However, she quickly suppressed the fluttering in her heart and said with a smile, “I told you I was okay. I’m a medical practitioner. Wouldn’t I know?” Aiden gave her a teasing look. “In that case, how did you manage to get yourself sick?” “Uh…” Amy was at a loss for words. After a moment, she regained her voice and defended herself, “Even though I’m a medical practitioner, I’m not all-powerful, am I? No one can completely control when they get sick. We can only prevent it at best.” “Bu
Due to her worries, Amy hardly slept throughout the night. As dawn broke, the children woke up and saw Amy playing with her phone at the bedside. They immediately approached her. “Mommy, you’re awake.” “Mommy, how are you feeling?” Looking into her children’s concerned eyes, Amy’s heart melted. She put down her phone and gently ruffled their hair. “I’m fine. I’m sorry for worrying you,” she said softly. “It’s fine as long as you’re okay.” Star snuggled into Amy’s arms. On the other side, Aiden had also woken up. He watched the family interact and chose not to interrupt. Instead, he took out his phone to contact Nolan and arrange for some breakfast to be delivered. Soon after, Nolan arrived with breakfast. During the meal, Aiden looked at Amy with concern and asked, “How do you feel? Do you need to stay in the hospital for another day?” “There’s no need for that. I’m completely fine now,” Amy replied and shook her head. Seeing this, Aiden nodded. “In that case, I
Amy had no idea that Rose was aware of her situation. Having just recovered from her illness, she planned to rest at home for the day and not visit the mountain villa. Night and Star were exceptionally well-behaved all day. They took care of her instead of causing any concern. In the evening, Wendy learned that Amy was sick, so she visited her with some fruits. Sitting down, she looked at Amy reproachfully. “You were sick, but you didn’t call me to help take care of you?” Before Amy could reply, the children spoke up excitedly, “It’s okay, Wendy. Mr. Lewis took care of Mommy.” “Yes. With Mr. Lewis here, Mommy was fine.” Hearing this, Wendy’s eyes lit up, and she immediately grilled her best friend, “What’s this about?” Amy glanced at the two children helplessly and slowly began to explain what had happened the day before. “Night and Star saw that I was sick, and somehow, they ended up calling Mr. Lewis. My fever wouldn’t go down, but luckily, he was there to take me to
“What’s wrong with my health?” When Aiden heard Amy’s question, he raised his eyebrows even though he clearly understood her concern. Amy rolled her eyes at him. “You know the state of your own health. I can tell without checking your pulse that you’ve pushed yourself to the limit today.” As she spoke, Amy frowned unhappily. “Be honest. Did you skip resting and go straight to the office?” Aiden rubbed his nose sheepishly, and his guilty expression gave him away. Seeing this, Amy knew the answer and huffed coldly. She glared at Nolan. “Nolan, aren’t you supposed to monitor Mr. Lewis’s schedule?” Nolan felt unjustly accused. He spread his hands and looked aggrieved. “I’m just an assistant. How can I control Mr. Lewis’s actions?” The children laughed at his comical demeanor. Amy chuckled and shook her head. No longer dwelling on the matter, she invited Aiden to the room for treatment. Due to lack of rest during the day, Aiden fell asleep during the treatment. An ho
For the next two days, Amy stayed at home resting. On the third day, when she was fully recovered, she contacted Mr. Hamlin to inquire about the event. “Mr. Hamlin, I was wondering when the event is scheduled to start?” “How’s your health?” Mr. Hamlin responded with a question of his own. “I’m all better now, Mr. Hamlin. No need to worry,” Amy reassured him with a smile. “That’s good to hear. As for the event, I’ll arrange it right now. It should start the day after tomorrow at the latest.” After discussing the details for a while, they ended the call. Later, Mr. Hamlin finalized the details of the event and had the announcement released. As soon as the news broke out, it stirred up the upper echelons of Cloud City. The reason was simple; aside from Mr. Hamlin, the Miller family was also involved in this event. This presented a rare opportunity for others, as they could not only receive medical care but also use the event as a chance to connect with the Miller fam
Upon hearing these harsh comments, Amy could only grimace. Everyone seemed to remember the scandal involving the Green family from five years ago. “So, she’s that shameless girl. I can’t believe she has the audacity to show her face.” “Exactly. The things she did were a disgrace to all women!” “It feels like the air is tainted, with someone like her here!” Someone started the movement to drive Amy away. Amy observed everyone’s righteous indignation with a dark expression. She turned to Jenny, and her eyes were filled with disdain. It seemed that she had underestimated Jenny’s ability to stir up trouble. Jenny had seized this opportunity to create problems for her. Noticing Amy’s gaze, Jenny raised an eyebrow in a smug manner. Mia was oblivious to their silent battle. Since Amy was standing still, Mia ran out of patience and shouted, “Security! There’s someone causing trouble here. Get her out!” Just as Mia said this, Amy caught Jenny gloating and mouthing insult
As soon as Mr. Hamlin’s words fell, the crowd erupted into whispers. “So, she’s the young miracle doctor?” “Ah, I remember now. Miss Green was at Mr. Miller’s birthday banquet. No wonder she looks so familiar.” “Why didn’t you say so earlier? We’ve offended her now!” “Offended or not, she looks too seductive. Who knows what she’s done to gain Mr. Miller and Mr. Hamlin’s favor?” “Besides, she’s so young. What skills could she possibly have?” Amy was not surprised to hear their doubts. Given her young age, skepticism was expected. She was not much for words, and she did not have many accomplishments to showcase either. As such, she chose to remain silent and planned to let her actions speak. Mr. Hamlin noticed her calm demeanor and nodded approvingly. “Miss Green will be the main physician for today’s event. If you have any issues, please consult her,” Mr. Hamlin announced to the public once again. The crowd exchanged looks, and they were unsure of how to proceed. For
“You sure know your stuff, just like Mr. Hamlin. I haven’t felt this relaxed in a long time.” The elderly man laughed heartily as he stepped out of the treatment room and praised Amy. Others who heard him could not help but reveal their surprise. They all wondered if Amy was really an expert at alternative medicine. Meanwhile, Joe approached Amy with curiosity. “Miss Green, I was outside watching your technique. It seems a bit different.” He had arrived just as Amy was entering the treatment room. He then heard that she was treating a veteran. Curious, he stayed outside the room and watched through the window. Aware that Joe had been watching, Amy smiled and said, “It’s essentially the same. I just apply it to different areas.” She had learned it from her mentor, a descendant of ancient medical practitioners. Naturally, her technique was different. It looked like Joe had more questions, so Amy quickly added, “I know what you’re wondering. I’ll explain the technique to you l
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