In a luxurious private cafe, Amy and Steven sat facing each other. Steven extended his arm and raised an eyebrow in annoyance. “Where’s my cake?” “You’re too old for cake.” Despite what Amy said, she handed him a small cake she had bought. Steven gleefully accepted it. Soon after, his expression turned serious as he began to discuss important matters, “I’ve found the residence of the lawyer from back then.” Amy’s eyes lit up in response. “Where is he?” “He’s retired back to his hometown in Xavier City, but I heard he’s been in the hospital. He might not be able to help you,” Steven shared what he had discovered. Upon hearing this, Amy paused for a moment and smiled. “That’s okay. Regardless of whether he can help or not, I still want to meet him. I can go there myself.” “That’s fine. I need to go there tomorrow for work, so you can ride with me.” Seeing her determination, Steven could only agree and offer to tag along. Amy did not refuse since having Steven lead the w
Early the next morning, Amy was having breakfast with Mrs. Harper and the children when Steven arrived. As soon as he entered her apartment, he greeted Mrs. Harper politely, “Nice to see you, Mrs. Harper. “How are you, kids? Did you miss me?” He winked playfully at Night and Star. The children had not forgotten him, and they nodded politely. “Yes, we did.” After some pleasantries, Amy left with Steven. Soon after, Aiden and Wendy arrived. The two met downstairs, and Wendy looked at him in surprise. “Mr. Lewis, what brings you here?” “I heard that Miss Green was busy today. I felt a bit concerned about the kids, so I came to check on them,” Aiden spoke calmly.The elevator arrived, and he pressed the button. Then, he stepped in and looked at Wendy. She hurried into the elevator and snuck glances at the impressive man beside her. She could barely hide her curiosity. Although Amy had said that she and Aiden were just friends, Wendy did not believe it. Seeing how he had
Amy and Steven arrived in Xavier City at 10 a.m. They went straight to the hospital, and Amy got out of the car after they parked. Steven rolled down the window and said, “I won’t come up with you. I have some things to handle. Call me when you’re done, and I’ll pick you up.” “Alright. Go ahead.” Amy nodded and watched as Steven drove away. Instead of entering the hospital immediately, she visited a nearby gift shop to buy some flowers and a fruit basket. Then, she headed inside. Amy reached the lawyer’s hospital ward and knocked on the door before entering. When she stepped in, she found the lawyer in the room, along with a man and a woman. They seemed to be his son and daughter-in-law. The moment the lawyer spotted Amy, he became noticeably worked up. “It’s you...” he said in a hoarse voice. He trembled as he pointed at Amy. His son and daughter-in-law were taken aback and puzzled. They wondered how he and Amy were related. Before they could speak, Amy nodded
After they exchanged contact information, Amy got ready to leave. Given the circumstances, she could not demand more. Since Mr. Cook’s son had already agreed to help her, there was no use in staying. Amy looked at the bright sun once she stepped out of the hospital, but she was in a somber mood. She had thought that finding the right person would lead to progress, but things did not turn out that way. With a sigh, she composed herself and gave Steven a call. He quickly answered the call, and his charismatic voice came through the phone. “Are you done?” “I didn’t get to ask him much,” Amy said in a dull voice. Steven sensed that something was wrong and quickly asked, “What happened?” “Mr. Cook got too worked up when I mentioned the past, and he fainted.” “Was it that serious?” Amy’s account surprised him. “Hm. I’m planning to go home. Are you coming back?” Amy replied. “I still have things to handle here, so I can’t leave yet. Why don’t you come here, and we can go b
Aiden had planned to bring Night and Star over to his place for the night, and they were thrilled about it. After he informed Mrs. Harper about it, the children followed him back to his villa. He had instructed Logan to prepare lots of Lego and soft toys in advance. He even had extra clothes for the children at home. When Amy arrived, she found that Night and Star were dressed in adorable dinosaur onesies. They were playing with Lego in the living room, and the place was filled with their cheerful voices. “This piece doesn’t go here, Star. You need to listen to me.” “But I think it goes here.” Sensing that an argument was about to break out, Aiden quickly intervened. “Night, let her try. If it doesn’t work, we can always take it apart. She’ll understand.” Night felt that this was a fair suggestion and agreed to let Star give it a try. As it turned out, Star was wrong. When they reconciled immediately, Aiden could not help but chuckle. The surrounding servants and Logan
Aiden cleared his throat to mask his discomfort and swiftly changed the subject. “It’s getting late. The children can stay here tonight.” “There’s no need to trouble you. I’ll take them back with me,” Amy replied and turned to her children. “Go ahead and change your clothes. I’m taking you back home.” However, the children did not budge. “Mommy, we want to stay here with Mr. Lewis,” Star pleaded with hopeful eyes. Night quickly chimed in, “Mommy, let’s stay just for tonight, please?” Amy was about to refuse when Aiden interrupted her in a deep voice. “If the kids want to stay, let them stay the night. I have everything prepared here. It’s really no trouble at all.” Hearing this, Amy hesitated. Since Aiden had prepared everything, it would seem somewhat rude to leave and disregard his hospitality. Yet, the idea of staying made her feel uncomfortable. Aiden noticed her hesitation and added, “Besides, I was hoping that you’d stay to treat me. I’ve been feeling off today
Amy got out of the car and thanked Aiden, “Thanks. You can get back to work now.” “I don’t have much to do today, so I’ll come in with you.” As they spoke, Aiden exited the car as well. Although Amy was a bit surprised, she did not say anything and followed him into the villa. The butler saw them and stepped forward respectfully. “Mr. Lewis, Miss Green, you’re here.” “Don’t mind me. I’m going to work in the study. Please show Miss Green around the herb fields,” Aiden instructed softly. The butler nodded and led the way. Amy was somewhat puzzled by Aiden’s sudden need to work. However, she decided not to dwell on it and followed the butler to the fields. The herbs were flourishing, and their growth was better than she had expected. Seeing this, Amy was pleased. Nevertheless, she did not slack off and continued to check each plant as she loosened the soil and trimmed any excess branches. Upstairs in the study, Aiden watched her through the window, and a gentle smile a
After lunch, Amy went upstairs for a nap. Before she woke up in the afternoon, Nolan returned with the investigation results. “Mr. Lewis, I’ve found some clues. It appears that Michael used illegal means to transfer the shares that belonged to Miss Green’s mother.” Standing at the center of the study, Nolan reported his findings, “Legally, this is a crime, but due to the lack of evidence and the time that has passed...” Although Nolan did not finish his sentence, Aiden understood the implications. He frowned, and his eyes were cold with determination. It was no wonder that Amy had not been willing to discuss it in detail. Without evidence, reclaiming the shares would be too difficult. However, since he was aware of it, he was not going to stand idly by. He contemplated for a moment and said, “Get someone to gather evidence, especially from people who were involved back then. No one can take what belongs to her, not even a tiny bit of it!” “I understand.” Nolan nodde
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