James was obviously embarrassed, but he dared not show it. He retracted his hand awkwardly and continued to speak respectfully. “Mr. Lewis, you’re a bit late, but we’ve reserved a seat for you. Please have a seat if you don’t mind.” He bowed slightly and led Aiden toward the guest seats. This displayed his status as the host and eased his embarrassment. He believed Aiden would definitely not refuse to sit down. Unexpectedly, Aiden spoke up. His voice was crisp and very pleasant. “No need. I’m not here for the wedding. I’m just here to pick someone up. I didn’t expect to see you all bullying someone so happily.” Everyone was stunned, and before they could react, they saw him slowly look at Amy. He then walked up to her with a smile. Amy was taken aback. She never anticipated things to turn out this way. She was still in a daze when she heard him say, “Didn’t you say you’d see me when I returned? Why did you run here instead and force me to personally fetch you?” His
Amy looked at Michael in disbelief and anger. Upon hearing this, Michael’s face instantly turned pale. If this matter became known, his act of selling his daughter off would be confirmed! This would make his family seem like immoral people. After this, how could the Green family continue to stand in high society? Those around them also went into an uproar! They all looked at Michael with suspicion. They all wondered if what Nolan just said was true. Jenny and Ellen’s expressions darkened as well. Jenny’s heart raced, and her palms became sweaty. She could barely maintain her composure. They exchanged looks, and both sensed the urgency in each other’s eyes. This matter could not be revealed. Otherwise, the media would definitely report it that night. When that happened, the Green family’s reputation would be ruined. It would affect Jenny the most since she was a public figure. It would definitely cause a media frenzy. She would not only be criticized, but she could a
Aiden smiled back and nodded. He extended his hand elegantly and held hers gently. As they walked toward the exit, Nolan followed suit. Seeing her plan failing, Jenny could no longer contain her frustration. She stepped forward and blocked their path. Jenny boldly met Aiden’s gaze and said, “Mr. Lewis, although I don’t know how you and my sister met, I’m really happy that you’re willing to accept her despite her past.” She said the last few words through gritted teeth, which revealed her cunning intentions. She did not believe any man could accept a partner with such a past. Amy stopped in her tracks. She could barely control her emotions as well. It sounded like Jenny was concerned, but in reality, Jenny was just trying to sabotage her. Even at this point, she was still trying to get on her nerves. Why did she hate her so much and want to ruin her reputation? Feeling disgusted, Amy glanced at Jenny and got ready to retort. Just then, Aiden interrupted her. “I know exactly wh
Charles’s words felt like a slap in the face to the Green family. It was clear that Michael was trying to profit off of Amy’s marriage to the Jackson family. Ellen, Jenny, and even Justin, seemed to be in on it as well. With everyone commenting on the situation, Ellen decided to leave, while Michael stood frozen. His face turned pale as he found himself at the center of this controversy. The Quinn family was also feeling tense, and Jenny was visibly upset. She could only exchange glances with Justin and sigh. The banquet ended abruptly, and word about the Green family’s situation began to spread. Michael, Ellen, and Justin frantically called all the media outlets on the list as they tried to manage the situation as quickly as possible. This went on until late in the night. Ellen was anxious as she thanked Justin, “Justin, thank you for going through all this trouble for Jenny. We need to keep tonight’s events under wraps. Otherwise, Jenny’s reputation will be ruined!” Justin si
Amy appeared glum and sounded lonely as she said, “It’s true.” Her mother, Serena, would still be alive if it was not for her. Aiden felt sympathy for Amy as he looked at her. She realized this and thanked him again, “Thank you.” “Why are you still thanking me? I’ve told you that it’s not necessary.” Aiden raised an eyebrow in annoyance. Amy smiled faintly and remembered what he had said earlier. Nevertheless, she was genuinely surprised that he had gone out of his way to help her. Leaning forward, Amy asked, “Mr. Lewis, you didn’t go there to look for me, did you?” Her eyes twinkled with mischief and made her resemble a little fox. As Amy approached, Aiden caught a whiff of her elegant perfume and temporarily lost his train of thought. He quickly regained his composure and shook his head. “No. I was invited to a wedding and just happened to bump into you… That’s why I helped you.” He paused for a second, and Amy understood that he was trying not to bring up her sad situation
Surprised at the way her children had fallen asleep, Amy watched them for a moment before she shook her head and laughed. Her eyes were full of warmth and love. Aiden noticed her reaction and could not help but take a closer look. This side of her was different from what he had seen before. For once, she was not as cold and professional. She was also defensive at the wedding, so this was his first time seeing her gentle side. Amy tiptoed over and carefully carried Star and Night without waking them up. After she brought the children to their bedroom, she approached Aiden. “If you’re tired, you can get some rest. I’ll come back later to wipe off the ointment,” she said. Aiden nodded and replied, “Okay.” His fatigue was evident. It was the result of endless work and travel. In the meantime, Amy entered the hall to prepare the herbs for his herbal bath. The ointment on his body would help him sleep, and Aiden felt a tingling sensation where the ointment had been applied. As
After a hectic evening, Amy checked the time—it was past midnight. She yawned as she left her bedroom. Then, she knocked on Mrs. Harper’s door. “What’s the matter, Amy? It’s so late,” Mrs. Harper asked groggily. Amy felt slightly embarrassed, but she explained, “Mr. Lewis fell asleep, so he won’t be going back tonight. Since he’s staying in my room, I thought I’d join you.” The surprising news woke Mrs. Harper up completely. “Amy, how could you let a man stay in your room?” she asked. Amy laughed nervously. “He hasn’t slept for days. After I treated him, he fell asleep, and I couldn’t wake him up. I had no choice.” Mrs. Harper sighed and let her in. Then, she remembered something and stopped her. “Is Mr. Lewis’s assistant staying over too?” Puzzled, Amy nodded. Mrs. Harper looked like she was caught between wanting to speak and holding back. She wondered if Amy had become so open-minded as to allow two men to stay in her room overnight. Realizing Mrs. Harper’s concerns,
Amy watched everything unfold and said, “Mr. Lewis, you and Nolan should stay for breakfast today.” She took the plate from Mrs. Harper’s hands and placed it on the table. The children promptly moved the chairs into place. Then, Star quickly ran into the kitchen and brought back two more sets of cutlery and plates. Nolan politely expressed his concern, “Miss Green, we really don’t want to trouble you.” Amy smiled at Aiden, who had already taken a seat, and replied cheerfully, “It’s no trouble at all. What’s adding two more sets of cutlery?”Soon, Mrs. Harper returned from the kitchen with a pot of porridge. Amy served Aiden a bowl while she explained, “My grandmother made this. It’s tasty and nourishing for the body.” Aiden had no objections and quietly enjoyed the porridge. He found it quite delicious as well. Star and Night eagerly offered food to Aiden during the meal. Star scooped up a peanut and placed it on his plate while saying cheerfully, “Have this peanut, Mr.
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