His face darkened a little at the sight of the cup of iced tea in her hands. "Who bought the iced tea?"The two servants immediately lowered their heads to avoid Josiah's sharp gaze. Neither of them dared to utter a word.Meredith turned around and stood up for them. "Joe, don't be mad at them. I was the one who forced them to buy it for me."Josiah's expression softened a little. Sitting down next to her, he said, "Didn't I say not to drink so much of these sugary drinks? Why is it that you never listen to me?""But it tastes so good," Meredith passed the iced tea to him, "here, try it for yourself."Josiah shook his head. "I'll pass. I don't like iced tea.""Try it for me, hmm?" Meredith placed the straw closer to his lips and tried to convince him, "This shop is famous for their iced tea. It tastes really really delicious."In the end, Josiah took a sip of the iced tea."So? How is it?" Meredith asked expectantly."Not bad." Josiah was not at all interested in drinks like t
"Yeah, most of the seashells that they have been from the sea. That's why they have a lot more different types of seashells.""But it's different, isn't it? Buying the seashells and picking them by ourselves? I only like the ones that I collected and…" Meredith raised her arm with the seashell in her hand and smiled while she said, "and the ones that you pick for me."Josiah too pulled into a smile. "Alright. Forget about buying them, I'll collect the seashells with you.""Make sure to keep your eyes wide open.""I'll try my best.""Oh, I see one over there." Meredith started running toward where the seashell was.The resort was facing the sea and even though Josiah and Meredith looked small from where Maeve was standing, she was able to spot both of them.Maeve, who was standing on the balcony in one of the rooms of the resort, had her hands gripped tightly around the railing of the balcony till her knuckles turned white. It was as if she wanted to tear the railing into pieces.
Irritation pricked at Quinley so she replied, [Jokes. What can someone like you who is in the ruts do anything to me? Take my advice, won't you? Get the job done, take my money, and go enjoy your life.]After picking up several seashells, Meredith sat down on a rock to take a break.She patted the space next to her, signaling Josiah to sit down next to her."Mrs. Shelby, aren't you a little too weak?" Josiah sat down next to her and added, "You should do more exercises.""Well, you'd need to let me go out of the house for me to do that."Meredith's words pricked at Josiah as he felt a wave of guilt crashing into him."Edith, you know I'm only trying to protect you.""I know, Joe." She leaned in closer to him and kissed him on the cheeks. She then started admiring the seashell collection in her basket.Seeing how she was careful with the seashells, Josiah was confused. "Are you planning to keep them all?""Yeah. I want to pick some of the prettiest ones to make a bracelet," Mer
Josiah got down from the bed, walked over to her, and said, "That was why I didn't allow you to drink that tea earlier. Look at you, not feeling sleepy at all."He picked her up in his arms and placed her down on the bed. "Try to get some sleep even if you're not feeling sleepy."Meredith replied with a soft grunt."Give me the bracelets." Josiah reached out his hand to her."Why?""So that I can put them on the desk."Meredith handed the bracelets to him.Even without the bracelets, Meredith still did not feel sleepy. She was turning around in his arms.Josiah, on the other hand, was feeling rather sleepy as he had spent an entire evening collecting seashells with her.Josiah fell asleep shortly after.Meredith was bored so she turned to the other side of the bed and stared at the view outside the windows.It was dark outside but the lights from the light tower lit up the sea. The scenery was like a painting."It's so pretty…" Meredith murmured softly under her breath. Loo
The tips of her fingers were slightly cold as they moved up and down his chest. Inhaling sharply, a fire lit up in Josiah's chest as he was provoked. Sighing softly, he said, "Yeah, I am that careless. I didn't learn my lesson when I was injured the first time and that was why I was hurt the second time."Mrs. Shelby, are we done now?" His voice turned hoarse and low.But Meredith's thoughts still lingered around how Josiah ended up with the scars. She then said solemnly, "Promise me that you'll be careful next time. I don't want you to get hurt again.""Mm, I promise." He then pulled her hand away that was on his chest, put it to his lips, and kissed them. "I promise that I won't be that stupid next time..."He would not hurt her anymore. He would not let her hate and despise him to the point that she wanted to stab him.Again and again."That's my man," Meredith smiled.Josiah pressed his lips against hers. "Mm, let's start then."Even though Meredith was not sleepy, she did
Josiah made breakfast.Placing two breakfast trays on the table, he decorated them with a few flower petals."Try it." He made an openly inviting gesture at her.Meredith picked up the petals with her fingers. She chuckled and said, "Joe, how could you be so cruel in destroying the flowers. They are ruined that way."Josiah looked at Meredith's pitiful gaze. He could not help but be amused. That flower was very common and was blooming all over the resort. He merely picked a few petals.His wife was too kindhearted.Josiah placed his hands on the table, leaned in, and kissed her on the lips. "I could only sacrifice them to make you happy. Go on. Try some and see how it tastes." He nudged a piece of bacon to her lips.Meredith opened her mouth and ate the piece of bacon. She nodded. "It's good.""Are you sure?"Josiah has already tried it a moment ago. It was a little salty.However, Meredith continued nodding. "Whatever you make will be great, Joe." Just like how he always sai
Josiah coughed dryly and said, "Then…I'll see if there are any vacancies for piano teachers.""Are you sure?" Meredith was instantly delighted. "Can I really go to work and not stay at home every day?""Yes." Josiah could not bear to refuse her, so he agreed to it.He was going to agree and let her be happy for a while. After all, she kept changing her mind daily. Maybe she might change her mind the next day.Meredith happily fed him. "Josiah, you're the best. This is for you.""Okay." Josiah accepted her food. "You have some too."They started feeding each other.After breakfast, Josiah accompanied Meredith to the beach.Meredith suddenly pointed at the yacht and asked, "Joe, can I sit on a boat?""Of course, as long as you're not afraid of getting seasick.""I'm not afraid," Meredith said."Then, let me arrange it." Josiah picked up his phone and made a call. After hanging up, he held her hand and said, "Let's head to the small dock in front." Meredith happily followed h
Meredith suddenly pointed at the outside of the cabin. "Joe, I want to go out and sit."Josiah looked at where she was pointing. He subconsciously said, "It's too dangerous. Don't do it.""It's not dangerous." Meredith looked at the sea outside. She turned around to realize that his expressions were rather off. She measured him up as if she had found out a secret about him."Joe, are you afraid?"Josiah denied it. "No. I'm a man.""Yes. How could you be afraid of the water? I'm not afraid at all." Meredith bent down and headed out to the deck."Don't do it!" Josiah immediately followed her. "Edith, why don't we head out after the yacht docks.""It's fine. I won't fall."Josiah immediately got the captain to stop the yacht before following Meredith out. He planned to pull her back."Wow! It's nice here! Joe, come quick!" Meredith waved at Josiah.Josiah had been afraid of the water since young, but he did not dare to tell her. No one knew about this.He was right in the middl
Back in the bedroom on the second floor, Liam pulled Ivy into the bathroom to take a bath together.Ivy allowed him to take off her clothes and pulled her to stand under the water.Liam helped her take a bath and asked, "How is it? Is everything okay?""It's not bad." Ivy said, "I didn't expect your parents to welcome me so warmly."Liam looked at her proudly, with the water still flowing down from his head. "Of course! You should thank the guy that has good taste. How can they dislike a girl of my choosing?"Ivy smiled and said, "Okay, previously...""Don't mention the previous things, let them pass." Liam interrupted her.Ivy was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, it's all over.""Yes. From now on, there is only happiness." Liam lowered his head and whispered in her ear, and kissed her lips……Meredith and Josiah listened in shock to Liam and Ivy's story, while watching the three children chasing and making trouble outside the floor-to-ceiling window.They were all
Ivy raised her hand and touched the top of Siena's hair. "God treated me well, and gave me back my daughter, and also gave me the child's father.""No, you're wrong." Liam smiled and said, "God treated me well and sent the child and the child's mother back to my arms.""Oh, spare me." Madam Sheldon shook her head unbearably.Madam Sheldon finally believed that Siena was her own granddaughter.She excitedly hugged Siena into her arms, and she burst into tears with joy. "Great, our Sheldon family finally has a granddaughter! Great!""Grandma, you like Siena, right?" Siena asked sweetly."Nonsense! Of course, Grandma likes Siena. Grandma has always dreamed about a little grandson or a little granddaughter." Madam Sheldon choked as she said.Liam and Ivy looked at each other and smiled.After hugging Siena excitedly for a while, Madam Sheldon released her, and looked at her again. "Now that you mentioned it, she looks a lot like Liam. Look at her nose, her ears...right? Am I righ
"You even helped me get dressed before you left!" Liam pinched her chin. "Ivy, aren't you embarrassed saying these things?""You asked me.""...""If I didn't help you get dressed, you might be so stupid that you don't even know that you slept with someone, right?""Ivy!" Liam gritted his teeth. "You stole my seed, and you dare to laugh at me for being stupid?""Isn't it stupid?" Ivy was not afraid of him. She raised an eyebrow at him deliberately. "Liam, think about it. Were you being stupid that night?"Liam was silent.Yes, he was really stupid.He was so stupid that he was too embarrassed to admit it. He did not even have the face to mention it in front of Josiah.Looking at the woman in front of him, he wanted to laugh and be mad at the same time.He did not want to say anything. He just wanted to use actions to prove how angry he was, how excited, happy, and...Countless emotions were intertwined in his body, causing him to bow his head and kiss her lips fiercely.Ivy
"Okay, I'm sorry." Ivy got up and walked around in front of him, sitting on his lap and hugging his neck with a smile. "Do I need to make up for you as well? Say sorry to you?""Yes, of course.""I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn't have kept it from you for so long. I shouldn't have kept the news about Siena's from you until now, okay?""Do you think I'll let you off with just that?" Liam was not satisfied."Then what do you want?""The rest will be paid in the evening.""Okay, double compensation," Ivy responded generously.Hearing her say that, Liam was extremely satisfied.He did not mind his daughter's presence at all. He instructed her, "Siena, turn around, I'm going to kiss Mommy.""Why can't I see you kiss Mommy?" Siena was puzzled."Because your Mommy will be shy.""Oh, okay then." Siena turned around wisely."I'm not shy, it's you who is shy." Ivy held Liam's handsome face and kissed him on the lips.Liam was moved for a second, and when he tried to dee
The adoptive parents expressed their understanding. They waved their hands and said, "It's alright. If it were me, I'd be crying happy tears too.""Anyway, thank you very much," Liam said."Mister Liam, you don't have to be so polite. Otherwise, we will be even more embarrassed," the adoptive father said.The adoptive mother held Siena, who seemed a little lost. She pulled Siena in front of Ivy and said softly, "Siena, I'm sorry, Mommy never told you that Ivy is your biological mommy."Siena looked at her in shock. "Really? Is Mommy Ivy my biological mother? Did she give birth to me?""Yes. Mommy wouldn't just pass you to a random stranger, right?" The adoptive mother smiled and said, "Siena, you will be able to spend time with your biological mommy in the future. Isn't that great?"Siena nodded, then stretched out her palm and gently stroked Ivy's face. "Mommy, why are you crying? Don't you want to be my biological mommy?""Siena!" Ivy suddenly pulled Siena into her embrace."
Siena's adoptive parents expressed that they understood. They waved their hands and said, "It's fine. If it were me, we would cry happy tears too." "Anyway, thank you very much," Liam said."Mister Liam, don't say such a thing. If not, we will be even more embarrassed," Siena's adoptive father said.Siena's adoptive mother pulled Siena, who did not know much about what was happening, over to Ivy's side and gently said, "Siena, I'm sorry. I have never told you that Ivy is your real Mommy."Siena looked at her in shock. "Are you serious? Mommy Ivy is my real Mommy? The one that gave birth to me?""Yes, if not, how could I simply give you to any other person?" Siena's adoptive mother said with a smile, "In the future, you will be living with your real Mommy. Are you happy?"Siena nodded before reaching her hand out and touching Ivy's face. "Mommy, why are you crying? Don't you want to be my real Mommy?""Siena!" Ivy suddenly hugged her."Darling, I have been looking for you for s
Siena's adoptive parents looked at each other and smiled.The kitchen was calling them to take their seats.Liam got up and said, "Come, let's eat and talk."Then, he said to Siena, "Siena, go get Daddy and Mommy to eat. They must be hungry."Siena happily brought her adoptive parents to take their seats. The dinner was in the garden. They ate and talked at the same time. The entire process was pleasant.Toward the end, Siena's adoptive mover suddenly got up and walked over to Ivy. She looked at her deeply and said after a while, "Ivy, there is a secret I have been hiding from you for a very long time.""What is it?" Ivy saw how serious she was. She could not help but feel the severity of it."Siena…" Siena's adoptive mother paused for a while before saying, "Siena is the baby that you have been looking for all these years."Ivy was stunned. Liam was stunned too.Ivy was feeling uneasy. Blood was rushing to her head. Shock, delight, surprise, excitement, all of the emotions ga
Ivy heard what Liam said and looked out at the door.When she saw that it was Siena's adoptive parents, she was instantly stunned."They are the guests that you mentioned?""Yes." Liam stood next to her and smiled. He said, "They said they hoped that they could see Siena one more time.""Is that so? That's great." Ivy held Siena's hand and walked out.Outside the door, Siena's adoptive parents were extremely friendly. "Hello! Ivy! Haven't seen you in a while!""Hello." Ivy welcomed them. "Welcome."They looked at Siena behind Ivy. "Hello, Siena. It's been a while."Siena was so anxious she was almost in tears. She said with reddened eyes, "I don't want to go back! I don't want to!"Seeing how Siena was against them, they looked awkward. From there, one could infer how irresponsible they were of their adopted daughter previously.Ivy ruffled Siena's head and said softly in her ears, "Siena, don't be afraid. Your adoptive parents are here to send you off because you're about to
Ivy cleared her throat. She ruffled Siena's head. "Don't listen to your Daddy. How could I be tired? Furthermore, taking care of you is the happiest and proudest thing I have ever done.""Really? Mommy, you really like me that much?""I do."Siena laughed happily."Let's go. We'll head home." Ivy held Siena's hand and they walked under the sycamore tree."Mommy, has Daddy gone back?""Not yet," Ivy said, "Daddy said he wants to give us a surprise.""Oh, that's great. I don't want Daddy to leave us.""Why? Do you like Daddy?""I do." Siena nodded. "Also, with Daddy here, you will be much happier. I like to see you being happy."Ivy saw Siena's face under the sun. She could not help but be moved. Siena was too understanding and caring.She suddenly thought of her own daughter. If she was still around, she would be Siena's age. She wondered whether she was as caring as Siena.At that thought, the smile on her face faded a little."Mommy, look! There are two birds!" Siena sudd