Meanwhile, most of the people had gradually returned home after having spent a considerable amount of time by the river. Only a few groups were left, and they were still enjoying the serene view of the flowing waters.Spencer and Lulu walked hand in hand along the embankment, where the wind would blow from time to time, making Lulu's hair flow ever so gracefully in the wind."Are you cold?" Spencer lowered his gaze, looking at her with concern."Not at all. The evening breeze feels quite nice." Lulu smiled and shook her head gently.Fixing her hair, Spencer muttered, "I'm sorry for making you upset earlier. I'll be more careful in the future. I'll try to reduce the amount of time I spend with Icyln outside of work.""It's okay, I understand that you're in a difficult position. I've never blamed you for anything before." Lulu said, understanding that Spencer was stuck between a rock and a hard place.Besides, he had not done anything inappropriate, having only acted out of duty fo
Looking at the ring wrapped around the finger of her left hand, Spencer gently embraced Lulu in his arms and whispered, "Thank you, Lulu""I should be the one thanking you. You're so outstanding, and yet, you chose me in the end." Lulu blushed as she bit her lip.Spencer lowered his voice as he brushed her hair and said, "You're exceptional too, and you're the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with."Her heart skipped a beat, and her mind went blank as she looked Spencer in the eye.Then, Spencer lowered his head and lightly kissed Lulu in the lips.As the clock ticked, the sky became darker, with Nicole and Jared returning to their own room after tucking their children in."Did everything go smoothly at the family manor?" Jared asked in a hushed voice."We're fine, but some of them didn't have it easy," Nicole said with a smirk playing on her lips.Jared raised an eyebrow. Though he did not know what had happened, it was evident that Nicole was in a good mood. On
Lowering his head, Jared kissed Nicole's lips without giving her a window of escape.The next day, Nicole arrived at the headquarters of the Riddle Corporation as usual."Here are today's documents," Lulu entered and placed the files on the desk.As Nicole's gaze swept over the documents, her eyes were immediately drawn to the ring on Lulu's hand."The ring! What's going on?" Nicole immediately questioned, sensing that something significant must have happened last night.Glancing at the ring, Lulu's cheeks flushed, and she coyly said, "Oh, uh, we've decided to get married.""More like you've finally decided to marry Spencer," Nicole teased.In response, Lulu bit her lip and nodded. "I've figured it out, so I proposed to him."Nicole's eyes widened in surprise. She was amazed that Spencer had acted so quickly this time, but she was taken aback by the fact that it was Lulu who had proposed.Caressing the ring, Lulu explained, "He prepared this ring when he proposed to me months
"Yes, sir."After the servants had left, Nicole handed the file to Mr. Riddle Sr. and said, "I'm here to deliver this, of course.""What is this?" He opened the file, and upon reading its contents, his eyes widened in astonishment. "Nicole, this...""Well, thanks to your wise planning, we've managed to retrieve the stolen items successfully," Nicole stated, believing that he would understand the intended meaning behind her words.Indeed, upon hearing Nicole's words, Mr. Riddle Sr.'s face blanched.He had tipped her off earlier, so Nicole's implication was that he had warned her about Damien's frequent visits to the house, prompting her to be vigilant, and ultimately leading to the recovery of the property deed.As it turned out, Damien had a specific purpose for returning — to bribe the two gardeners, seize the opportunity when everyone had gathered around, and steal the deed to the property. If the deed had ended up in Damien's hands, the consequences would have been dire."Tha
"Then let's take it one step at a time," June persisted, showing her persistence in delving into every detail."We haven't really considered marriage yet," Lulu said with her brows raised. "Right now, we've just decided to get engaged. Why do you seem more anxious than I am? You should focus on your own plans first."June was worried about Lulu's wedding plans, even though none of her own had been finalized.Hearing Lulu's words, June sighed and said, "I'm really in a bind now. Ever since Samuel made our relationship official to the public, fans on the internet have been arguing nonstop. It's gotten so bad that I'm afraid to even go online. And now, I'm even more uncertain about what to do."She had been worried if it might affect Samuel, and now... it had turned out just as she had expected. With that said, it had left her conflicted and unsure of what to do next."Just as you told me, don't overthink it. Pursue your own happiness with courage." Lulu patted June's shoulder and sm
"Mrs. Riddle is already occupied with Samuel and June's wedding. Aren't we just going to add to her burden?" Lulu asked, feeling a little worried."Don't worry about that," Nicole said with a smile. "First of all, there'll be people helping my mom with it, and secondly, I believe the news will only delight my mom. It's not going to be a burden to her at all.""Yeah, there's no doubt that she'll be happy. After all, it's not the first time she has rushed us to get married." Samuel shrugged his shoulders, feeling a sense of relief as his family would never pressure him to get married from here on out."I didn't expect that guys like you, who have so much to offer, would be pressured to get married." June lifted her brows, surprised that Spencer and Samuel. who possessed such qualities, as well as a reputable family, would face a problem like that."Although I don't know what they're thinking, I believe it is a nationwide phenomenon, and it has nothing to do with the individual." Samu
"Yeah. Hey, they're getting married, so what's with that look?" Nicole looked at him in confusion. 'He's upset? Why wouldn't he be happy when others are getting married?'"When are we getting married?" Jared suddenly stopped in his tracks, his face darkened as he looked at Nicole.He had been left feeling rather impatient for a while now, and it was frustrating for him to not only not be able to marry her but to also have to witness the wedding of others.Nicole's lips twitched as she wondered, 'Why are we talking about us now?'"When are they getting married?" Jared continued asking after noticing their silence.Nicole looked up at him, seeming to understand what he was implying, and could not help but shake her head in defeat, "Let's not join in on the festivities for now.""As long as you agree to marry me, we can do it anytime."He had long been prepared for the occasion, so he was just waiting for the green light from her. As for the wedding ceremony, they could hold it any
"You should continue to rest properly." June rolled her eyes.Although his condition had improved significantly, he still required more time to complete his recovery.After that, Samuel tightened his embrace around June and said, "Well, I just can't wait to marry you and bring you home."June's face turned red, and she playfully patted Samuel's shoulder, saying, "Let go of me already."She was genuinely concerned that it might strain his leg. Regardless of whether they were in a hurry to get married or not, she just wanted him to recover as soon as possible.June wriggled around, trying to break free and stand up, so Samuel had no choice but to release her from his grasp, albeit reluctantly."Give me a second, I'll clean this up and get you back to sleep," June said as she began tidying up the dining table.Watching her getting all busy, Samuel's eyes began brimming with tender affection for her. He envisioned that their life after marriage would be like this – a warm little hom