At the Ardly family’s main mansion...“Master, is Miss Vaughan here?” the butler said in a soft voice. He poured Colden a glass of warm water.“Have you thought it through?” Colden looked a lot older. He had terminal stage cancer, and he did not have much time left.He had been a cassanova all his life, but he only had one legitimate son. He had to secure the Ardly family line.“Mr. Ardly, I have indeed. I’m willing to bear Samson’s child. But…” Julia stood anxiously beside the sofa. After a long time, she said in a soft voice, “But Samson seems to be hesitant.”“He doesn’t have a say in this. As long as you’re up for it, I’m the one who gets to make the decision!” Colden coughed, and his face became increasingly pale.“Mr. Ardly, take care of your health,” Julia whispered, a little anxious.“I’ve known about my illness a long time ago. It’s just that I had been hiding it from him. This is why I was in such a hurry to ask him to come back to take over the family business. The day he fo
He had been unable to contact Naomi since the morning, and he was getting frantic.“Big brother, I know that she’s Summer…” Jasper could tell that the other party was Benjamin.Benjamin was silent for a long time.“I love her… And all I want to do is to keep her by my side. I know that you think what I did in the past was wrong. But I don’t regret it. Even if I could do it all over again, I’d still hide her in my mansion so that no one can find her.” This was not the first time he said this to Benjamin.He had also said this before Summer received surgery.He did not regret hiding Summer in his mansion and not look for her family members. The only thing he regretted was that he did not treasure her. He hurt her, and he even caused her to lose the baby in her stomach.No one knew how Jasper managed to survive the past half year. The worst punishment in this world was not physical pain. Instead, it was emotional torture.“Protect her.”Benjamin did not try to hide Naomi’s identity. He me
“Jaz, what’s our relationship…?” Summer asked something that had always been on her mind.What was the relationship between them?Only people who enjoyed a very close relationship slept on the same bed, right? Only people who were married made love, right?Jasper was breathing very rapidly. He felt a lump in his throat. He wanted to say something, but was unable to.“Jaz, please don’t leave me. I’ll be obedient…” Summer was having a horrible headache, and she grabbed her hair forcefully. Why… “Why is my hair… Why is my hair short?”Summer was a little afraid, and she looked at her hair in a panic. “My hair…”“Sum, your hair… I cut it for you when you were sleeping yesterday…” Jasper immediately panicked, and he hugged Summer tight. “Don’t be afraid. I won’t leave you. Let’s get married, okay…”Summer’s trembling body froze all of a sudden. She raised her head and looked at Jasper in shock. “Are… Are we getting married?”“Sum, will you marry me? I… Even though I didn’t prepare a proper
For some reason, he breathed a sigh of relief when he found out that Naomi was not Summer.He was afraid that Summer was still alive. He was afraid that he was not the first person Summer looked for after surviving the surgery.“I even found out that Naomi is kind of related to Benjamin. Aside from this… there is a high probability that the whole thing is arranged by Benjamin. Cosmo definitely knows about this. Young master, you can try probing him.” Jasper’s personal assistant was rather worried about Benjamin’s motive. After all, Benjamin was not a simple-minded man.Samson frowned a little. Benjamin had made arrangements for someone who looked uncannily similar to Summer to take over Naomi Hamilton’s place. What was his purpose behind it?“Young master, the people in Miller Corporation just sent me news saying that Benjamin has personally contacted the senior employees in Miller Corporation. He is currently drawing the board of directors to his side,” the assistant told him softly.
“Where would I go? This is my home. My wife is at home too. Where would I go?” Jasper looked slightly dazed. He reached out and pulled Summer into his arms. The cautiousness on Summer’s face pierced his heart. “Jaz, are you staying tonight?” Summer was flattered. She looked as if she was about to jump in joy the next second. “So... Jaz, wait for me a while. I will cook for you. What do you want to eat?”“Can I have pork ribs?” Jasper’s voice was a little choked up.Why... did he feel like he had stolen everything?“Alright!” Summer was overwhelmingly flattered and immediately ran down the stairs. She was worried that Jasper would leave if she was too slow.He stood outside the bedroom for a long time with his head raised to prevent his tears from flowing out. What was he doing? Why was he lying to Summer? He was lying to her while her memories were jumbled up…He lied to her to keep her by his side...“Jaz! Let’s eat!” Summer took out the food and looked at Jasper anxiously. “Jaz,
Was this not a punishment for him?He had not touched any woman for more than half a year, so how could he endure something like that?“Jaz...” Summer took the initiative to kiss Jasper. Indirect forms of teasing were always the most effective.Jasper felt as if his entire body was burning with lust, and his breathing became labored.“Just sleep.” After taking himself under control, Jasper patted the little fool’s head. If he slept with her, she would kill him once her memories recovered.Summer pouted and realized Jasper had changed a lot. “Jaz, you seem to have changed...”In the past, Jasper would act like a wolf who saw meat when he saw her. Why was he not taking her now? Was it because she was no longer alluring to him?Jasper had no idea what the little fool was thinking. He was only afraid that Summer would chop him with a knife when her memories returned. “My heart aches for you, my little fool.” Warmth filled Summer’s heart. She let Jasper carry her to the bed and wrap his
At SN Holdings’ branch in Sea City…The agent acted in a mysterious manner when he went beside Cosmo. He whispered, “Cosmo, someone wants to meet you.”Cosmo frowned and looked at the time. Naomi had not contacted him yet…They had come to an agreement in the past. If there came a day she suddenly lost contact with him or changed her identity…“Mr. Ardly.” Cosmo was not surprised to see Samson at SN Holdings. The world might not know that Samson was a shareholder of SN Holdings, but Cosmo had learned of it half a year ago. “I always thought we were working together,” Samson said with a smile while casting Cosmo a profound look.“Aren’t we working together right now?” Cosmo answered with a question.“Half a year ago, I gave you money, reputation, status, as well as resources. You begged me to save your sister, Naomi, and wasn’t she saved?” Samson slowly stood up and walked towards Cosmo. “You should know that if it weren’t because your face gave me a sense of familiarity, I would not
His goal was to gain the right to inherit the Miller Corporation...But didn’t he show no interest in it in the past?“It is better for two people to help me rather than allow myself to remain powerless...” Cosmo’s eyes were red. “I already told you the truth. Now, release Naomi.”“Unfortunately, Naomi is not with me. She was taken away by Jasper.” Samson smirked, stood up, and walked towards Cosmo. “Take a guess. Why did Benjamin have someone who looks like Summer Plath return to Sea City as your sister? What is his intention?” Cosmo frowned. His nails dug into his palms. “This isn’t something I should be worrying about.”“Good. Then we’ll have this remain a secret. If I find out that you’re still hiding something from me or lying to me...” Samson warned and motioned for Cosmo to leave.Cosmo immediately turned. He wanted to leave, but he hesitated. “What is it?” Samson frowned when he saw that Cosmo had stopped moving. “Mr. Ardly, did you love Summer?”Samson’s frown deepened a li
“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.