Kayla's POV"Miss Reeves!"I turned around, and my gaze collided with the anxious look of Amber's stylist. She hurriedly approached me, clutching my hand."Something's wrong, Miss Reeves. Miss Newberry and Mr. Rufus are having a big argument in the dressing room!""What!" I exclaimed, gripping the stylist's hand in shock. "Tonight is their wedding night! What could have happened?""I don't know, but Miss Newberry and Mr. Rufus are fighting. Miss Newberry's assistant told me to find you right away. She said, perhaps only you can persuade Miss Newberry.""Alright, lead me there."From the stylist's description, I could sense that the situation was tricky. I lifted my skirt and was about to follow her to the dressing room. However, just as I was leaving, I remembered Daisy, who was still enjoying her cake nearby.Looking at my daughter's frail figure, I couldn't bring her into an unknown and possibly heated argument, but I also couldn't leave her alone in the crowd.The stylist seemed to
Harrison's POVAs the banquet neared its end, the guests began to disperse. I put on my coat and strolled away from the banquet hall, following Rick to a white Mercedes car."Is she in the car?" I asked."Yes, Alpha."Rick bowed his head respectfully and opened the car door for me.A disheveled woman with her hands tied behind her back was thrown onto the back seat of the car. Her mouth was tightly sealed with tape, and from the moment the car door opened, she had been making muffled sounds, whether out of fear or pleading, I couldn't tell.I looked down at Vivian Leech, who was bound and gagged, and gave Rick an emotionless command."Remove the tape from her mouth.""Yes, Alpha."As expected, once Vivian regained a bit of freedom, she began to plead with me again, using that same affected tone that grated on my nerves."Shh..."I raised my index finger to my lips, signaling her to keep quiet.Fortunately, this woman wasn't so foolish as to not understand the gestures. Seeing her clos
Kayla's POVWith my comfort and companionship, Amber regained her composure."You're right, Kayla."She wiped away the smudged eye makeup and then picked up an eyeliner pencil, meticulously enhancing her makeup in front of the vanity mirror.She then exchanged her expensive, heavy wedding gown for a lighter, more practical dress. Her determined demeanor made her look like a fearless warrior."Let's go, Kayla. No matter what my marriage is based on, I'm married now, and I can't remain passive. I can't be defeated.""Amber," I gently patted her back. Amber linked her arm with mine."Today is my wedding day. That woman deliberately delivered this news today, and I think she wanted to see my pain and breakdown. Well, if that's the case, I won't give her the satisfaction, will I?""You're absolutely right," I nodded in reassurance. Guided by a maid, I accompanied Amber to find the groom's dressing room nearby.Compared to the bustling bride's dressing room, the groom's room appeared empty,
Kayla's POV"Mommy!"I turned my head and saw Harrison approaching with Daisy in his arms. Two pairs of strikingly similar green eyes turned to look at me simultaneously. One pair was clear and transparent, while the other was deep and inscrutable. My heart tightened, and I rushed towards my daughter."Daisy, come down. Let Mommy hold you."Daisy obediently opened her arms, and I smoothly took her from Harrison's embrace."Thank you."Feeling the weight of my daughter in my arms, my heart settled a bit, and I quietly thanked Harrison.Harrison, on the other hand, emitted a perfunctory grunt from his nose as a response to my gratitude.Daisy seemed to sense Harrison's displeasure. She tucked away her smile and carefully wrapped her arms around my neck, bringing her little head close to my ear as she whispered, "Mommy, did I make Harrison angry?""Who, sweetheart?" I didn't catch on immediately, not until I noticed Daisy sneak a careful glance at Harrison, who was emitting a low-pressur
Kayla's POVThe car came to a smooth stop in front of Westminster Mansion. Daisy, exhausted from the long day, had already fallen asleep. I began to undo her seatbelt, intending to wake her up, but my hand was gently held back by Harrison.Harrison extended a finger and gestured for silence. Then he took off his coat, indicating that I should hold onto it. I dumbfoundedly accepted Harrison's coat and watched as he carefully picked up Daisy, who was sound asleep, and got out of the car.I followed Harrison, moving through the front gate and garden until we reached the entrance hall."Thank you for bringing us back. I will take her now." I extended my arms toward Harrison, attempting to take Daisy from him.However, Harrison ignored my words. He casually glanced at me and focused on the door lock, calmly saying, "How much longer are we going to stand here?"Feeling helpless, I took out the key and opened the door. Harrison followed me inside.I glanced at Daisy, who was still asleep in
Kayla's POVThe exhaustion from attending the wedding had me drifting off to sleep quickly.I'm not sure how much time had passed, but I groggily reached out my hand, subconsciously wanting to touch Daisy beside me, only to find an empty space.The now cold bedding beside me jolted me awake. I sat up abruptly in bed, and my eyes absentmindedly swept over the alarm clock on the dresser, realizing that I had overslept."Daisy!"I didn't have time to think, and I hadn't even changed out of my pajamas when I rushed out of the bedroom, yelling Daisy's name loudly."Mom?"Daisy was dressed in a beautiful princess dress, holding a glass of milk and sitting obediently at the dining table, casting me a puzzled look.Sitting across from Daisy was Harrison in a suit and tie.He had an iPad in his hand, and there was a half-empty cup of coffee on the table in front of him.His gaze was shifting slightly left and right as he followed the financial news on the screen.I was momentarily speechless w
Harrison's POVI sat in the car, watching as Kayla led Daisy into the building of the kindergarten.As my gaze retreated, I casually glanced at the now darkened screen in the car. On the screen, that familiar face revealed a softness and warmth that even I hadn't realized.I'm a little lost, but thankfully, the screen lit up at that moment, and my face disappeared from the caller ID.It was a call from Joshua Ferrera. Without hesitation, I pressed the answer button."Wow, Harrison, are you on vacation lately? You answered my call so quickly!"Joshua, as always, liked to start with some silly jokes."Get to the point.""Well, this is the Harrison I know."Joshua, on the other end of the line, dropped his teasing and became serious again."We've just completed the surgical plan for Daisy's heart surgery on our end, and I think...""Wait." I interrupted Joshua."Did you call me just to tell me about Daisy's surgical plan?""Yeah!" Joshua, on the other hand, spoke in a matter-of-fact tone
Kayla’s POVKnock, knock…I stood outside the car, tapping on the window as it smoothly lowered, revealing Harrison's handsome face.I bent down, maintaining a certain distance from the car, and smiled as I spoke."Daisy asked me to thank you. Thank you for coming today to fulfill her wish and specially escort her to school.""Hmm."Harrison glanced at me indifferently, and his expression seemed much softer compared to before."Get in.""Oh, thanks. My office isn't too far from here, and I can take the bus...""Don't make me say it a second time, Kayla."Faced with my polite refusal, Harrison turned his head, his gaze towards me becoming serious.Perhaps it was because Harrison's extended Lincoln drew so much attention. Parents who were here to drop off their children at school turned curious gazes towards us.I gritted my teeth, pulled open the car door, and got in.The car started again after I settled in, silently gliding onto the road leading to the city center.Harrison frowned,