Since those ungrateful people around them were pregnant, they could help Natalie to cover this. If Natalie has to go for a pregnancy checkup, Summer planned to let Natalie use either Azula’s or Elly’s name.Jasper froze for a moment. Summer rarely asked him to go shopping with him... But he had an appointment with Edward. “Sum, can we do it another day? I need to meet my business partner tomorrow at noon.”Summer’s gaze was filled with disappointment. This was the first time she had asked Jasper to go shopping with her. She was still quite sensible, but she just suddenly felt her mood shift. She wanted to be like any other couple who went shopping and went to have a meal together. If Jasper was following her in the mall today, how could those security guards dare to slander her? “Oh, okay...” Summer stood up and looked at the soup that was boiling. “Let me help you.” Jasper could already sense that Summer was unhappy. Summer was usually very understanding, so he did not t
Samson’s eyes were red. He moved his eyes side to side. He knew that Cosmo was avaricious. But he did not know that he was that obsessive...If he knew this earlier, he would ask people to throw money on Cosmo to wake him up.“Do you know how much money it cost me for you to lie over here? Have a good rest. You can’t even afford to pay me back if you are discharged one day late.” Samson said, smiling. His voice was trembling.Cosmo was too weak to say anything. He had used up all his strength to say the phrase ‘Don’t touch my money’.Cosmo looked at Samson with blurred vision. His eyes were red. He might not be able to pay back Samson the money...…...At the Miller family’s mansion at Sea City...Jasper went to the company in the morning and had an appointment with Edward at noon. Summer was reading at home. Her father and Wade were in the company, so she did not need to go to the company every day. After a few days of no contact, Nieva suddenly called Summer. She told
Summer frowned. ‘If it were not for the fact that IF Holdings is the only one licensed to sell the brand that I want to buy from, I wouldn’t have come here.’ Summer nodded and lowered the brim of Little Chestnut’s hat. “I'll let you handle this.”However, the manager still followed after Summer, hoping that when Jasper looked into this incident, she would say something nice about him. “Ma’am, look at this. We’re giving you this as an apology…” The manager handed her a hamper. Summer stopped walking. She did not want to make things hard for him. “As a manager, you have responsibilities that you shouldn’t ignore. This is just a low-level mistake in the mall, but you’re neglecting your duty if you haven’t heard about this at all. However, if you heard about this and you did nothing to stop it, then I believe you know full well what I am trying to say.”The manager was so scared that his forehead was drenched in cold sweat. “This is a mall. It’s supposed to serve consumers. I’m s
“Little Chestnut, be careful.” Summer followed after her daughter. She was afraid that she might bump into someone or something. To be honest, Summer did not actually give much thought to it. She just wanted to help Natalie buy something, and head right back after that. Unfortunately, the manager came and pestered her. She did not expect Edward to be here either. “Do you really think that I coincidentally ran into you?” Edward chuckled. “Did you purposely wait for me?” Summer was a little shocked. She was carrying Little Chestnut. “Even I could guess that you’d come to the mall today. What makes you think that they won’t guess the same too?” Edward looked around. “I’m not worried about the manager pestering you. But if the manager is in cahoots with the head of the security guard, he definitely won’t report them to the police.”Summer stopped walking as her body stiffened. ‘How did I not think of that… If those people hadn't been sent to the police station, they would have tak
Summer frowned as she took a glance at both Jasper and that woman, feeling her heart tense up. “Mother, what happened?” Little Chestnut whispered and gave Summer a peck on her cheek.“Nothing. Let’s go home after we’re done shopping.”Summer had never seen the woman beside Jasper. ‘Perhaps she’s his old friend?‘Jasper was a little odd yesterday. What had happened between him and his old friend?’…… “Edward and I haven't known each other for a long time, but he’s pretty scatterbrained. He left his wallet with me. Fortunately, you’re able to help him get it.” The woman smiled and pointed at the strawberry-flavored ice cream as they stood in front of the ice cream shop. “He has the temperament of a child and likes to eat strawberry-flavored ice cream. He even remembered to ask you to get some for him.” Jasper laughed. “Yes, he has liked this kind of food since he was young.” Edward was much younger than Jasper and Yadon. Even so, since he was a child, he was such a genius t
“It’s good that you’ve come around. After all, none of us wanted the incident that happened back then to occur in the first place,” Jasper said in a low voice. He then spoke again, “This collaboration concerns the Plath Corporation and Seawind family. It shouldn’t be treated as a child's play, and it also shouldn’t be delayed by the affairs between us.”‘This collaboration must be successful. Trevor’s men were still eyeing us. Sea City might look calm on the surface, but there is a storm brewing in the dark. ‘Thomas is back now. Even though he doesn’t have the intention to harm anyone, he’s still competing in the market.‘The Coleman Corporation is in Thomas’ hands. Gilbert must not show himself for the time being. Miller Corporation and the Caballero family must find a way to gain a firm foothold. If not … everyone will falter after just one hit.‘Edward must’ve heard this before he came back. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come back just in time to join in.‘Usually, the subordina
Azula carried Little Chestnut and smiled. “Our little princess is too heavy. Your mother is exhausted from carrying you.”“Ms. Blau, I’m very light.” Little Chestnut held Azula’s face with both her hands. “You can call me Aunt Azula.” Azula smiled in an unguarded fashion. They were of a different generation, after all.“Come here, let me carry you.” Rafferty smiled as he stretched out his arms. “No, thanks, Uncle Rafferty.” Little Chestnut pouted, hugging Azula tightly.Summer laughed along and kicked Rafferty. “You took advantage of me.”“Why did she call her Ms. Blau and call me Uncle Rafferty. Am I that old?” Rafferty looked hurt. “You’re not old. You can pretend to be young,” Summer joked, referring to the time Rafferty spent pretending to be Azula’s mentally impaired brother.In reality, he was at least five years older than Azula’s brother. “Cough cough!” Rafferty wanted to dig a hole and bury himself in it. He then asked casually, “You got this tired after shopping
“What happened? Why didn’t you pick up the call?” Azula coincidentally saw the name on the screen of Summer’s phone. It was Jasper. Summer was not a romantic person. She would not set Jasper’s contact name as hubby. Love was not the only thing that kept both of them going to this day. Kinship and their children had also kept both of them together.Azula was puzzled, wondering what Summer was mad about.It was obvious that she was mad at Jasper. ‘Chairman Miller, what did you do this time?’“It’s nothing. He’s just not being honest these few days.” Summer frowned. Jasper’s call was declined. He subconsciously thought that she was busy and did not think much about it. He did not make a second call immediately either. Summer looked at her phone a few times. Unfortunately, he did not call her back.“Sum?” Natalie called out to Summer when she noticed that Summer had entered the mansion and sat on the couch absent-mindedly. Summer neither heard her calling her name nor looked
“I just find it hard to accept the truth. I don’t actually hate you…” After staying silent for a long time, Summer spoke again. “It was… too sudden for me. Give me some time to process this.”Mabel looked at her in shock and covered her mouth. “Sum…”Summer smiled at her and said, “Before I’m able to completely accept it, can I continue to call you Madam?”Mabel covered her mouth in panic and nodded vigorously. “Sure… Call me anything you want…”She actually never cared what Summer called her. It was good enough for her as long as she did not try to avoid her. “Can I hug you?” Summer took the initiative and stretched out her arms. Jasper had told Summer quite a lot about Mabel’s family. Her family was in a very scary place. They started falling into decadence in the later years. In fact, they started showing signs of having a lack of sons. Every leader of the family became anxious about who the next leader would be. They were so worried about who would be the head of the family
Without realizing it, Summer had subconsciously returned to the Miller family’s mansion. “Wifey…” Jasper rushed over to her, wanting to give her a surprise. But instead, she did not react. Her face looked pale too. “Wifey?” He panicked and knelt in front of her. “Sum…”He truly panicked this time. ‘Did she find out about something that I did in the past and is now mad at me?’“Jasper, do you care who my mother is?” Summer asked softly. His heart stopped beating for a second. He felt both distressed and relieved. “No, I don’t. I only care about you.”“Why do I care so much, then…” Summer smiled and hugged him tightly. “I shouldn’t care about it too…”“Everyone has something that they don’t have control over. Sum, go easy on yourself.”Summer lay on top of him, picked up the glass of red wine on the table, and drank it.Jasper just realized that she smelled strongly of alcohol.“Sum…” He was a little worried. His heart ached for her too, but he also wanted to let her be.
Mabel was cooking in the kitchen of the Plath family's mansion. “Madam, stop cooking. Come and eat,” Summer called out to her softly. Mabel smiled at Summer as she emerged with her favorite dish, cinnamon-spiced beef stroganoff.“Sum, let’s eat.” Mabel treated her really well. She helped her with the dishes.Summer was also already used to it. She no longer felt shy. It was natural to her already. Alaric looked at Summer and smiled plainly. “Sum, follow me.” After dinner was over, he asked her to go to the study room. “Is Jasper treating you well?” Alaric asked. “Yes, he’s treating me well.” She smiled. ‘If Jasper hadn't been busy and gone to Mountain City, he would be sticking around, bothering me.’“He pushed back too much work to get ready for the wedding. He wants to finish making work arrangements as soon as possible and go on a honeymoon with me.”“Sum, there’s something that I’ve been hiding from you. You’ve always wanted to know your biological mother, right?” A
“Mr. Jasper Miller, do you take Summer Plath as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“I do,” Jasper said the two words confidently.‘I’m willing to take care of her and be by her side forever.‘I’ll always love her.‘She’ll always be my number one.’“Ms. Summer Plath, do you take Jasper Miller as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“… I do.”She purposely hesitated for a long time. Jasper was so scared that his face turned pale.After she chuckled and said ‘I do’, he gritted his teeth, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her.He kissed Summer even before the officiant had asked him to kiss the bride.She was so embarrassed by the kiss that her ears turned red.“Jasper!”Jas
Benjamin rolled his eyes at Aaron. “I belong to the bride's side. You should go to Jasper’s side.”“He doesn’t deserve it,” Aaron said stubbornly.Summer covered her mouth and chuckled. Everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere of the wedding. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could stay this happy all the time?’“Hey, should we play a prank on the groom tomorrow? Let’s spice things up a little!” The bridesmaids started planning something.“You guys better be careful. You’re all pregnant. Don’t stir up too much chaos,” Summer said with a smile. “Seriously, it’s as they say: women always side with their husbands once they’re married. Look at you, you’re already siding with him.” A few of them teased Summer. Summer blushed so hard that she could not say anything in response. “Congratulations, Sum.”Hers and Jasper’s friends and relatives came one after another. All of them would be attending the wedding ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Edward would be there with Trent too.
After all, this matter was related to Edward’s mother because of her meeting with Hanna’s mother.She sat on the sofa and thought a lot. Would they get a divorce? Would Edward’s father hate her because of this?Edward sat on the sofa and quietly accompanied his mother. “About this matter... Let's not tell Jen first. She may not be able to handle it.”Edward’s mother nodded, in tears. Then, she shook her head. “It was all my fault.”Edward’s father finally came out of the study. Edward looked at his father nervously. He was afraid that his father would blame his mother.“I... I really did not know anything about it. I just thought she lived a difficult life. I felt guilty, so I asked someone to send her some money. I did not know what happened to her after that!” Edward’s mother panicked and started crying. Edward’s father walked to her side. He did not blame her, but passed her a tissue. “Is this how you should behave in front of your son? Stop crying.”Edward’s mother sobb
“I deserve it!”Nieva was brought away by the police. She should have expected that this was the consequence of offending Jasper.Jasper was busy with the wedding and he did not care much about her. Otherwise, she might have gone through worse than being arrested.…… At the Reeves family house in Mountain City...“Are you Hanna Delacruz? Let’s talk.”Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the study, leaving Edward and his mother in the living room.“Edward, I already know about the issue concerning your father.”“Mom...” Edward felt a little guilty. “I know about everything.” Edward’s mother shook her head. “This matter is related to your father and me. This is what owed Hanna’s mother, but if you two have to pay for our mistakes. We...”“Mom, this is no one’s fault.” Edward shook his head. In the study...Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the room. His expression was dreary. “Are you Venus’ daughter?”“Do you still remember my mother?” Hanna smiled and kept a stra
Samson nodded as he watched Rose leaving.Charlie ran out of the courtyard and stood still. He looked a little distressed.He was just a child...Perhaps it was because he had a mother who set up a scheme against him and used him as a chess piece that he was more mature than other children.In the past, he wanted to live. He wanted not just to live but to prevent his mother from setting up a scheme against him.He was still Rose’s son, even if Rose had used a despicable way to give birth to him.“Let’s go home...” Samson walked toward Charlie and rubbed his head.“Samson...” Charlie lifted his head, and his eyes were red.“From now on, you have not just me, but your friends, younger brothers and sisters, and many older brothers and sisters who love you.” Samson smiled at Charlie.Everyone could be redemption for other people, and other people could be their redemption, too.Charlie nodded and ran back to the Miller family’s mansion.Melody was carrying her grandchildren and
Jasper did not care whether Thomas intended to hurt Summer or not.As long as Summer was shocked, he would not allow it.“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Do you know Aiden, who is always with Thomas?” He was Summer’s childhood friend. Summer did not know that Aiden was secretly protecting her. He was seriously injured and almost lost his life many times because of Summer.”Jasper frowned. “Since he did not want to let Summer know about this, why is he making Summer more distressed?”Jasper admired Aiden a lot because he never showed his love for Summer, but he had silently done many things for Summer.“Jasper, you can just confess if you’re scared. You don’t have to put yourself in a higher status.” Keane rolled his eyes.“Fine, you will go to Country T for a business trip.” Jasper was threatening Keane.“Jasper, I’m sorry, it’s my fault...”…...The wedding was getting closer. Everyone was busy helping Jasper and Summer with their wedding.“Look at the dresses and gowns for my grandchildren.