After Amy arrived, the event started as scheduled. At 10 a.m., several small trucks suddenly appeared outside, and people began whispering among themselves. “What’s going on? Is someone here to cause trouble?” “Who would dare cause trouble at an event jointly hosted by the Harper family and Miller family?” “Let’s just wait and see what happens.”While they were talking, people began unloading bags of herbs from the trucks. Mr. Hamlin and Mr. Miller were alerted, and they came outside. Mr. Hamlin looked at the pile of herbs in surprise. Just as he was about to ask someone about it, a young man, who seemed to be in charge, approached him. “Mr. Hamlin, I represent the Monroes. Mr. Monroe wanted to do something to express his gratitude to you, Mr. Miller, and Miss Green. So, he purchased a lot of herbs for you and the patients coming over. They’re all free of charge.” This announcement surprised everyone there, as it came from the Monroes’ representative. Mr. Hamlin and Mr
Aiden chuckled when he heard what Mr. Hamlin said. Mr. Hamlin did not take it seriously and pondered a bit more. After all, he was just kidding around. He then winked at Aiden and whispered, “Speaking of which, what’s the situation with you and Miss Green? You two seem quite close, and it’d be great if you could end up together.” Aiden smiled and did not deny it. “I’m aware,” he said. “You should try harder. Miss Green is a rare gem. Don’t let someone else take her away... Wait, what did you just say?” Mr. Hamlin only realized what he had said after a moment. His eyes lit up as he looked at Aiden. Unfortunately, Aiden did not intend to repeat himself. He coughed lightly and said, “I didn’t say anything. It looks busy out there, so I’m going to help. You should get back to work too.” After that, he left Mr. Hamlin standing there in annoyance. “You’re doing this on purpose!” Although Mr. Hamlin felt extremely curious, he managed to control it and return to work. Meanw
Amy agreed with Mr. Miller’s remarks. After the first day, she came across many poor people who were too scared to visit the hospital due to the high cost of treatments. In time, their minor illnesses became serious. This gave her an idea, and she suggested to Mr. Hamlin, “After the event, I’ve realized that free medical services might not be very effective in big cities like this one. Those who don’t really need them end up taking many of the slots.” Mr. Miller nodded in agreement. “You’re absolutely right, Amy.” Mr. Hamlin appeared to be reflecting on it too. Amy continued, “If we have a chance to do this again, I think we should consider going to remote mountain areas or places that really need help. That way, we can truly fulfill our purpose.” “I’ll take that suggestion,” Mr. Hamlin agreed and acknowledged the oversight. “It was indeed a lack of consideration on my part.” Mr. Miller also nodded and approved of the recommendation. As the three of them discussed the mat
Realizing how precious the luminous pearls were, Amy expressed her shock and immediately rejected them, “We can’t accept these. They’re too valuable.” Night and Star shook their heads too. “Thank you, Mr. Miller, but we can’t accept the pearls. Please take them back.” It was the first time that someone had refused a gift from Mr. Miller. As such, he stubbornly pushed the pearls back to Night and Star. “They’re a gift from me. Besides, it’s not polite to refuse gifts, so keep them.” Night and Star were at a loss as they held the pearls. Worried that Amy might ask the children to return the pearls, Mr. Miller pretended to be upset as he looked over. “These are gifts for the children. You mustn’t refuse them or allow them to give them back. Otherwise, I’ll be angry!” Seeing Mr. Miller’s feigned displeasure, Amy was caught between laughter and frustration. She never expected Mr. Miller to act this way. He was finally satisfied when she remained silent. He then turned to Mr. H
Despite what Aiden said, Amy still found it inappropriate. However, she had no choice but to accept the gifts. As Aiden suggested, she planned to prepare some additional prescriptions and valuable medicinal herbs. She would give them to Mr. Miller and Mr. Hamlin to balance out their generosity. Acknowledging the heartfelt gifts, she nodded at Night and Star. “Since Mr. Miller and Mr. Hamlin are being so generous, you should keep the gifts. Remember to thank them.” “We know, Mommy,” Night and Star chorused before they expressed their gratitude to Mr. Hamlin and Mr. Miller. Their soft, childlike voices melted their hearts. Mr. Miller was so touched that he began to urge Joe, “Look at Amy. She’s about your age, and she’s already a mother to two children. When are you going to find me a granddaughter-in-law? I want to hold my great-grandchildren while I can still move around.” Joe felt that he really should not have come to this dinner. With a pained expression, he sheepishly repli
Aiden suggested getting an assistant since he did not like seeing Amy work so hard. With an assistant, many minor tasks would not require her direct involvement. Amy was more alert at this point, and she understood what Aiden meant. However, she shook her head in disagreement. “I’m a bit tired now, but I can manage. We really don’t need the extra expense.” While they chatted, she removed the ointment from his body. Aiden did not say anything further. A few minutes later, Amy cleaned everything up and got ready to send him on his way. “Mr. Lewis, after you get back, just take a medicinal bath as usual. I’m going to take a bath as well and head to bed. Make yourself at home.” She did not wait to see if Aiden had anything else to say. She grabbed a towel and walked into the bathroom unsteadily. After Amy shut the bathroom door, Aiden did not leave immediately. Instead, he frowned and stood in place. He felt uneasy when he thought about Amy’s drowsy state. He decided to wait unti
Seeing Aiden’s awkward expression, Mrs. Harper instantly understood what had happened. Mrs. Harper chuckled and shook her head. Aiden remained silent, but the redness on his ears betrayed his emotions. Unaware of this, Mrs. Harper beamed with gratitude. “Thank you, Mr. Lewis. If it weren’t for your help, that girl might have been in trouble. I’ll help her get dressed in a moment.” “Thanks. I’ll head back now.” Aiden left almost immediately after as if someone was chasing him. It was then that Mrs. Harper noticed his unusual behavior and paused. It dawned on her that when Aiden carried Amy out of the bathroom, he must have seen her undressed. However, considering his recent interactions with Amy, she decided not to pry. After all, these were their personal matters, and it was not good to worry too much. Meanwhile, Aiden stepped out of the building and breathed in the cool air. He felt much more relaxed. He adjusted his slightly tight tie and glanced up at Amy’s balco
Due to the dream Aiden had, he was indeed feeling dissatisfied in the car. He had broken his rule with Amy. The thought stirred various emotions within him and put him in a foul mood all morning. The senior employees at Lewis Corporation felt this most acutely. “What kind of plan have you made here? It’s full of problems and lacks basic common sense. Do your skills justify your education and position?” “Why did last month’s project exceed the budget so much? Where’s the project manager? Bring him here!” “I sent you to negotiate a project, not to take people on a trip!” Aiden’s voice echoed throughout the spacious and bright office as he constantly reprimanded them. Nolan stood outside the door with a straight face while the other senior executives shrank back. “Mr. Lewis is so scary today.” Eventually, someone could not help but ask Nolan, “What’s with Mr. Lewis today? Why is he so angry?” At this, the others also turned to Nolan with curiosity. Nolan glanced arou
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