He wrapped an arm around Yvonne's shoulders and said softly, "She’ll love anything you make. Just make a few, don’t overexert yourself.""You're right," she replied with a nod. "Can you go out and order some extra treats? I'm worried we might not have enough."Charles instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing Yvonne so happy, he swallowed his words.When Haley arrived, the ordered desserts had just been delivered. Shane and Zac came along with her. As soon as Haley saw Yvonne, she eagerly ran over, hugging her arm and sweetly calling out, "Mom!"Yvonne, caught off guard, stumbled back a couple of steps before regaining her balance. Her heart melted at the sight of Haley's sparkling eyes. "You got here so early, Haley. I thought you youngsters liked to sleep in."Haley beamed, "I was so excited to see you, I couldn't sleep!"If anyone else had said that, Yvonne might have thought they were trying to flatter her. But Haley's sincerity shone through her clear eyes, making Yvonne
Haley shook her head with a smile and explained, "No, I really like this taste. Mom, you are amazing."Yvonne, worried that Haley might just be saying that to please her, asked hesitantly, "Really?"Haley nodded emphatically, "Yes, really! If you don't believe me, ask... Dad."Her clear, sweet voice carried a soft, endearing tone, and her eyes sparkled brightly.Charles stared at her, feeling something swell in his chest, a mixture of warmth and tenderness. Yvonne, noticing his daze, nudged him playfully. "What are you daydreaming about? Your daughter is talking to you."Snapping out of it, Charles cleared his dry throat and gave a low, "Mm." Despite his usual aloof demeanor, he realized his response had been cold and worried it might have startled her. After a moment's hesitation, he reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet. He then handed her a limited-edition black card."Take it and use it."Haley looked at the card in astonishment. "Really? You won't take it
"Really? I knew you were the best, Dad!"Hearing his biological daughter's praise for the first time, Charles was taken aback. Suddenly, all his frustration disappeared. "Forget it. She’s still a kid and has missed out on a mother’s love for so many years." Charles silently remarked. He would begrudgingly let her have her way this time. Charles called the top restaurant in the city, "Thousand Flavors," and ordered their signature dishes. Thousand Flavors was a high-end restaurant owned by the Fisher family. It had no branches, only this one location, and all the chefs were the best in the country. In short, even if you had money, it was hard to get a reservation.Shane added, "And add beef stew, barbeque ribs, and salmon soup. Haley loves those."Charles nodded and relayed, "You heard that? Give us your best. We’re entertaining important guests."The efficiency at Thousand Flavors was impressive. About an hour later, the food arrived, still steaming hot from special thermal con
After Haley and her group left, Yvonne stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, a faint smile on her face. Charles wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "Yvonne, you're in such a good mood, aren't you?"Yvonne paused, "Is it that obvious?"Charles sighed softly, cupping her face in his hands and speaking in a low voice, "It's written all over your face. Do you really like Haley that much?"Yvonne nodded firmly. "Yes, I do. She seems gentle, but she's actually very clever and endearing."After a moment, she added, "I don't know why, but every time I see her, I feel an urge to get closer to her and take care of her."A shadow flickered in Charles' deep eyes, but he said nothing. Leaning against him, Yvonne spoke softly, "We finally have a daughter now. Maybe we should take her to meet Dad."Charles nodded slightly, his voice gentle, "Okay, whatever you want."With Charles' agreement, Yvonne immediately shared the news with Haley. Haley stared
She had never felt the love of her grandparents growing up. Now, standing in front of her biological grandfather, she could not help but feel a bit nervous.After a long pause, just as Haley thought Mr. Fisher Sr. would not respond, a frail voice finally broke the silence. "Since Charles has acknowledged you, I have no objections."With that, he raised his trembling hand. Zac quickly moved closer and took his hand. "Grandpa, what do you need? I’m here."Mr. Fisher Sr. said, "I have a villa in the city center. Consider it my gift to you."Haley blinked, surprised. "For me?"Yvonne smiled and patted her back. "Silly girl, who else would it be for? Go on, thank your grandpa.""Thank you, Grandpa!" Haley's face lit up with a sweet smile, looking both adorable and endearing.Seeing her, Mr. Fisher Sr.'s stern expression softened. When Charles had told him they had adopted a goddaughter, he thought the couple had been deceived. But now, he understood why they were so fond of Haley.A
After leaving the hospital room, Haley nervously asked, "Mom, isn't the gift from Grandpa too extravagant? Maybe I shouldn't accept it. I have money, and Shane also bought a new house."Yvonne smiled and patted her head. "Since he gave it to you, just accept it. The Fisher family has plenty of houses. This one won't be missed."Besides, my daughter is so delightful. If Grandpa gave you a gift, it means he likes you.""Really?" Haley's eyes sparkled, making Yvonne's heart soften.Yvonne nodded. "Of course, it's true."Hearing this, Haley couldn't refuse anymore. She smiled brightly and said, "Alright then, thank you, Mom, and thank you, Grandpa."The two exchanged a smile, growing closer. Behind them, Charles frowned slightly when he noticed Haley did not mention him. He cleared his throat, but Haley didn't catch the hint and asked, "Dad, do you have a cold? Remember to take your medicine."Charles' lips twitched. A cold? Was he that unappreciated? Everyone got a thank you
Yvonne sighed regretfully, "It looks like I can't go. My health is too poor."Seeing the disappointment in her eyes, Charles felt a pang in his heart and quickly pulled her into his arms. "Silly, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself."Haley added, "Yeah, Mom. I can just visit more often when I have time."Yvonne gently tapped Haley's nose with her finger and shot her a playful glare. Haley immediately burst into laughter. The three of them looked like a perfectly happy family.However, Henry's attention was entirely on the woman next to him. "Why did you come all of a sudden? Have you finished your work?"Jenny could not help rolling her eyes. "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I'm here for a business trip, not to slack off!"Henry raised an eyebrow in confusion. "A business trip? How come I didn't know about this?"Jenny scoffed, "There are a lot of things you don't know. If you don't believe me, call the office and ask. Everyone there knows I'm o
Yvonne had a light, familiar fragrance that was soothing and comforting. She chuckled softly and gently brushed the stray hair away from Haley's face, her heart filled with warmth. Seeing this, Charles quickly said his goodbyes and left with Yvonne. After they departed, Shane leaned over and picked up the sleeping Haley. Haley, sensing something in her sleep, wriggled a bit and nestled closer into Shane's arms, trying to find the most comfortable position. Shane chuckled softly, carrying her upstairs.Zac instructed the helpers to prepare a room for Jenny, conveniently right across from Henry’s room. Henry was more than satisfied with this arrangement, giving Zac a grateful pat on the shoulder. Zac dodged his hand with a look of disdain and advised, "If you really like her, go after her properly. Acting like this, you'll never win her over."Henry scratched his nose, his smile turning a bit bitter. "You think I don't want to? Jenny has feelings for someone else. If I pursue her