Caelan looked at Jade with a helpless expression, watching her shoulders shake with suppressed laughter. Clearly, she had witnessed quite an amusing scene."I didn't hear anything, really," Jade said, looking at Caelan with a serious face. Still, she couldn't hold it in for more than three seconds before bursting into laughter.Caelan, infected by her laughter, started laughing too."Little rascal, haha..." Jade laughed so hard she bent over, tears streaming down her face. "So Grandpa always calls you that..."Caelan's face turned a deep shade of red, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Hey, could you stop laughing like that?""No way, I just can't stop," Jade said. Her waist ached from laughing so much, and she leaned on the railing for support. "I've never heard Grandpa scold you like that before, it's just too cute.""Cute?" Caelan's eyes widened in disbelief, his face turning even redder. "You can't tell anyone about this."Jade shook her head. "I can't promise that. What if one day
Just as the item was about to crash onto her head, a large hand appeared out of nowhere, catching it in the nick of time.Caelan firmly held the item, his brows furrowing tightly as he looked across the shelf with a piercing gaze.A petite figure stood there, caught red-handed by him."Chenelle, what are you doing?" Caelan hadn't seen if it was Chenelle who pushed the shelf down, as the merchandise blocked his view. However, she was standing right across from him, making it hard not to be suspicious.Chenelle blinked her large, pretty eyes, filled with confusion. Upon seeing Caelan, she beamed with joy. "Caelan, why are you here too?"There was no trace of panic on Chenelle's face. Instead, she wore a sweet smile, appearing innocent and pure.The doubt in Caelan's eyes dissipated, and he nodded at her. "Hmm."Jade, still shaken, patted her chest and glanced at the item in Caelan's hand. If such a large box had fallen on her, it would have caused her serious trouble."Miss Sev
"Chenelle, help carry these." Caelan handed the gift boxes to her, a hint of warning in his eyes.Under his icy gaze, Chenelle felt a shiver run down her spine. She had no choice but to obediently take the items and follow behind him slowly.Seeing Jade walking beside Caelan with empty hands filled Chenelle with resentment. She glared daggers at Jade's back, wishing she could burn holes through her.As they arrived at the Fitzgerald residence, Kennedy had already been eagerly awaiting them.Upon seeing Caelan and Jade hand in hand, his eyes lit up with joy."Jade, come in and sit down," Kennedy warmly welcomed her.He personally escorted Jade inside, casting a discreet disapproving glance at Caelan, still holding a grudge for his previous troublemaking.Kennedy's subtle expressions didn't escape Jade's notice. She stifled a laugh and mouthed to Caelan, "Good luck with that."Caelan could only respond with a helpless, indulgent smile.Their interaction turned Chenelle's eyes re
Caelan maintained a stern expression. He had initially thought he had wrongly accused Chenelle, but he wasn't easily fooled and could clearly see the hostility Chenelle harbored toward Jade.Just as he was about to defend Jade, Kennedy spoke up. "Since you know your mistake, you should reflect on it. Speaking without thinking and offending others, how can you expect them to be courteous to you?"Kennedy rarely displayed such a commanding demeanor. When he did, Chenelle's face turned pale with fear.She wanted to seek Caelan's support, but his expression was even more severe than Kennedy's, leaving her too frightened to speak."Yes, I understand my mistake, Grandpa. Please don't be angry. It was my fault for speaking to Miss Severin that way," Chenelle quickly admitted her error. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Kennedy, especially given her unique status.Kennedy gave her a brief, indifferent glance and then allowed her to enter the house.At the dinner table, Caelan
"Alright!" Kennedy slapped his thigh, laughing heartily. "I have been waiting for this moment. Albert, bring the item."Kennedy beckoned to Albert, leaving everyone puzzled about what he was planning.Albert approached, carrying a rectangular box.Kennedy took the box, unlocked it, and retrieved something from inside. Turning to Jade, he said, "Jade, come here."Jade looked at Caelan, who nodded encouragingly, then walked up to Kennedy.In Kennedy's hand was a jade bracelet, glistening under the light, clearly valuable."This bracelet is the heirloom of the Fitzgerald family. Today, I'm passing it to you." When Kennedy produced the bracelet, Caelan's expression changed, showing surprise and joy.From their reactions, Jade knew the bracelet was significant.Anything deemed an heirloom by the Fitzgerald family must be extraordinary."No, Grandpa, I can't accept this." Jade quickly declined, but Kennedy's face hardened with a hint of anger. "What? You don't want to be my granddau
Kennedy laughed heartily after speaking, while Jade shyly lowered her head, giggling softly. She occasionally cast playful glances at Caelan.Chenelle felt as if her throat was stuffed with cotton, her smile rigid. It took her a moment to squeeze out the words: "Sister-in-law."Kennedy, still chuckling, waved his hand and said, "Alright, enough teasing. It's getting late. Everyone should head home.""Okay, Grandpa, we'll be off then." Caelan stood up, pulling Jade to her feet, and bid farewell to Kennedy.Today, Kennedy unexpectedly brought out the family heirloom, which truly surprised Caelan."Go on now." Kennedy's eyes crinkled with his smile as he gestured for everyone to leave.Caelan and Jade walked out hand in hand, with Chenelle trailing behind them in silence, her gaze fixed on the bracelet on Jade's wrist, deep in thought.As night fell, the city lights sparkled brilliantly.Jade got into Caelan's car, and they headed home.In the car, Jade gently touched the bracele
However, Jade thought of someone who made her very uneasy."Chenelle, she..." Jade hesitated, unsure how to start.After all, Chenelle was the Fitzgerald family's adopted daughter. If Jade spoke ill of her, would Caelan think she was being petty?As soon as she opened her mouth, Caelan guessed what she was about to say."You don't need to worry about that. I'll talk to Chenelle. It's my fault that you felt uncomfortable today." He took Jade's small hand in his large one, gave it a gentle squeeze, and then let go.His smile was sincere, not just a perfunctory gesture.Somehow, Jade's heart calmed down. As long as Caelan was there, all problems seemed insignificant."Thank you," Jade said sincerely, looking at Caelan with deep affection. A sweet feeling slowly spread from her heart.Seeing her womanly demeanor, Caelan smiled. "What are you thanking me for?""Thank you for being by my side. Thank you for always loving me the same way..." Jade counted on her fingers one by one, bu
Jade observed Julian's expression as she spoke, noticing that this young man, like a child, had a stubborn obsession with the things he couldn’t have."I'm getting married soon. Don't waste your time on me," Jade said firmly while taking Caelan's hand and giving Julian a faint smile.Julian's eyes reddened as he looked at their tightly clasped hands, his voice filled with unwillingness. "What? You're marrying this man?!"His eyes were full of disappointment, and his gaze at Jade was a mix of anger and urgency. He had waited for her all day, only to receive such news."Yes, I’m marrying Caelan. We will be together for the rest of our lives. Julian, I never loved you—I’ve always seen you as a brother." Jade let out a long sigh of relief after speaking her mind.Julian stared at Jade, his voice trembling on the verge of tears. "Then why did you let me move into your home? Do you know how happy I was when you agreed? Now you’re telling me you never loved me? Do you know how heartbroke