Colton paused for a few seconds and asked, โWhy would you ask so?โFreyjaโs eyes dimmed. โDo you really believe in Dr. Blueman?โColton stared at her and seemed to capture a trace of emotion from her gaze. He gave off a smile and stroked her cheek. โWhat are you thinking about? I believe in her only because of her profession.โAfter saying that, he was stunned.โWas I explaining myself just now?โโIโโโI believe in you.โ Freyja suddenly responded and paused for a split second, โColton, I believe in you.โโPerhaps itโs just me overthinking things. After all, judging from Deedeeโs current situation, I canโt really doubt Jessie without any evidence other than someone elseโs one-sided statement.โTwo days laterโฆColton fetched Freyja back to the Seaview Villa and also picked Deedee up while they were on the way back.Deedee had become even more taciturn than before and did not talk much. After returning to the villa, she had been staying in the room.Freyja and Colton came to De
Freyja rested her forehead on Coltonโs chest and leaned against him.Colton was startled, noticed her tense body, and stretched out his hand to hug her. โWhatโs the matter?โโCan we find another psychologist for Deedee?โ She hesitated for a long time before she spoke.โEven though Deedeeโs condition is serious, what couldโve gone wrong when a psychologist canโt even start to lead her in the right direction after half a year and might even have made her condition worse?โAnd itโs impossible for Deedee to reject treatment and medicine for no reason.โAfter listening to Deedee's sequelae after taking medicine, insomnia, headaches, and nightmares, Freyja could not help but think of what Deedee had said when she hurt herself six months ago.โSheโs a simple child. She might choose to lie, but she would never frame someone else. When others ask her to do something, sheโll just do it. She wonโt take any other things into consideration because her thoughts are just that simple.โHow coul
Colton lifted her cheek, rubbed her warm tears away, and kissed her, โEven if itโs a mistake, we can only dash to the end of things with this mistake. Freyja Pruitt, I donโt have the habit of changing wives, so I wonโt allow you to change either.โAfter Freyja calmed down and fell asleep, Colton summoned a family doctor to the villa to examine her.When the doctor came out of the room, he said, โMr. Goldmann, as a husband, donโt let your pregnant wifeโs mood fluctuate too much. You have to divert her attention. Excessive negativity and emotional ups and downs in pregnant women can easily lead to postpartum depression.โColton could not help but clench his fists, but he then loosened them and nodded. โOkay, understood.โAfter the doctor left, Colton looked toward the bedroom, and he suddenly thought of what Waylon had said to him: that Deedee was not an obstacle between them because Deedee had existed way before his appearance.โSince Iโve chosen to accept, Deedee should never be t
โMs. Pruitt, I know youโre worried about her, but Iโm a psychologist. If Iโm not sure about my patientโs condition, I wonโt gamble with their lives.โ Jessie smiled. โI did give her some pills, but they were all for her insomnia. Not to mention that they have very good curative effects on headaches. Nothing shows that all her symptoms only started right after she took the pills. I can guarantee that my prescriptions are effective ones. If you donโt believe in me, you can take these pills to a lab and run tests on them.โAfter saying that, she took out a bottle of sleeping pills from her handbag and handed it to Freyja.Freyja did not take it from her, her eyes moved, and she said after a short pause, โI believe you.โJessie put the medicine back in her handbag and looked at the picture frame hanging on the wall. โActually, youโre the reason Deedee doesnโt want to be cured.โShe wondered. โMe?โโSheโs worried that youโll abandon her as soon as she recovers from her condition. Thatโs
Cameron choked on her own words. Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, and she seemed incoherent. โT-Thatโs because I owe you money. Thatโs why Iโm letting you do whatever you want!โHis eyes overflowed with hilarity, and he brushed his lips with his thumb. โWill the dignified Cameron Southern of the East Islands let others do whatever they want just because she owes them money?โCameron struggled, intending to break free and get up, but Waylon had her contained in his arms, and his voice sounded hoarse. โIf you keep moving around, Iโll lose control. When that happens, thereโll be nothing that I can do about it.โShe froze, and her cheeks flushed again as she gnashed her teeth. โIโll castrate you if you dare!โWaylon sneered lightly, raised his eyebrows, and asked, โThen what will you do in the future?โSmoke was about to vent out from all her orifices, and her head seemed to have gone into a trance at this moment. Not only was her brain not able to reboot itself, but it cra
Colton put his coat on her shoulders. Freyja was stunned for a bit and looked up at him.He covered her in his coat. โThe weather has changed a lot recently, and youโre still wearing such thin clothing. Arenโt you afraid of catching a cold?โFreyjaโs gaze shifted away. โMs. Blueman came here today.โHe responded with a light hum. โI know.โHe stretched his arms around her shoulders and went back to the master bedroom with her. The moment they entered through the door, Freyja grabbed him by his arm. โDonโt you have anything to ask me?โColton covered the back of her hand and turned to look at her. โWhenever you do something, you must have your own reasons. Why would you think that Iโd question you about this?โFreyja lowered her gaze. โIโm sorry.โColton took her into his arms. โDonโt make yourself feel upset, and if youโre upset about something, just come at me.โHe had always kept the doctorโs suggestion not to provoke her emotions too much, not to mention that he did not care
Jessie quietly observed Coltonโs expressions and saw that he was frowning. She thought about it and said, โI donโt know why Ms. Pruitt is so hostile toward me. Maybe itโs because sheโs afraid that I might hurt Deedee. She really cares a lot about her.โColton nodded and loosened his watch. โDeedee is her niece, so it makes total sense that she cares about her.โJessieโs smile froze, but she added, โThatโs true, but now that sheโs pregnant, she shouldnโt only focus on Deedee. She should take care of her own child too.โColton was silent in thought. Jessie looked at him. โMr. Goldmann, seeing how much she cares about Deedee, what happens if Deedee refuses therapy? Iโm worried about the child.โColton snapped on his watch but paused and raised his brows at her when he heard what she said. โYou donโt need to worry about that. Just focus on her treatment. I have a meeting, so I need to go now.โHe then walked away without looking back. Jessie watched as he walked away. Her face dro
In the house...The maid brought them tea and some fruits. Cameron glanced at Deedee sitting next to Freyja, remembered the rumors at Blackgold, and guessed that this girl was the โnieceโ they were talking about. She looked at Deedee, who looked back.Cameron smiled at her. Deedee was surprised and looked down. Cameron looked at the cautious little girl in pigtails and weirdly felt touched. She looked like Mahina when she was a child, except Mahina was braver at her age.The maid brought over some cookies. Deedee saw that and wanted some but didnโt dare take them herself.Cameron picked one up and handed it to her.Deedee didnโt take it.Cameron held her little hand, helped her hold the cookie, smiled, and said, โHave some.โDeedee looked at the cookie in her hand, then at Cameron, and started munching on it.Cameron watched while she ate like a little hamster biting on sunflower seeds. Freyja and Waylon were looking at her, and Freyja was especially shocked.Ever si
โDaisie.โ Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. โYou look so pretty today.โโThank you,โ Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. โI propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.โDaisie clinked glasses with her. โSame goes for you and Morrison.โAfter the toast, Cameron walked up to Daisie with Waylon. Behind them were Freyja, Colton, Maisie, and Nolan.Maisie raised her hand and caressed her on the cheek. โYou were great earlier today.โShe giggled. โReally?โNolan added, โYouโll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.โDaisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. โDad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisieโs hand.โโConsider yourself lucky.โ Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. โYouโd better treat my daughter well from now on.โNollace glanced at Daisie. โDonโt worry. Sheโll forever be my one and only.โMaisie chuck
In order to make way for the wedding carriage, other vehicles had been forbidden from accessing the route from the palace to the cathedral.Daisie looked out of the carriageโthe streets were crowded with citizens, and they were all there to witness this grand scene.Nollace, sitting on the side, was wearing a double-breasted dark blue military jacket. He looked tall and broad, and there were two St. Patrickโs Stars on his epaulets, one on each side, a full set of medals on his chest, and other complicated decorations.He held the back of Daisieโs hand and smiled suddenly. โYou have sweaty palms.โDaisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, โIโm nervous.โHe lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. โIโm here, so donโt be nervous. Just take it easy.โDaisieโs gaze landed on his wedding jacket. โYou look nice in this uniform.โNollace chuckled. โAnd my bride looks stunning too.โArriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
โBy the way, whereโs Cameron?โ asked Morrison.Waylon replied, โSheโs accompanying her father on a stroll. Iโm going to go meet them already, so Iโll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.โAfter saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. โHeโs changed now that he has a wife.โโYouโre speaking as if you havenโt changed.โ Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. โHey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.โMaisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. โMrs. Goldmann.โMaisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. โHave you finished catching up?โโOf course. Didnโt you want to go to the Hathawaysโ villa with Dad in the afternoon?โNolan smiled. โI was waiting for you. Weโre just going over to have a meal together.โQuincy walked up to Saydieโs side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. โThen Iโll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my momโs jewelry company and design.โNollace hugged her from behind. โYou can do anything as long as you like it.โโฆThe members of the Goldmanns arrived in Yaramoor two days before the wedding and stayed in the hotel arranged by Nollace. The royal family had reserved the entire hotel for receiving distinguished guests from Zlokova who came to attend the wedding.Members from the Bouchers and the Lucases showed up, and Sunny was also present.There were also some familiar faces from the Zlokovian entertainment industry. Hannah, Amy, James, and Charlie, who were close friends with Daisie, all came.Leah and Morrison were also on the invitation list.When Maisie came to the restaurant, the waiter led her into a private room.As soon as she saw the man sitting inside, she smiled and exclaimed, โGodfather!โStrix slowly turned around.She had not seen him for
The rest of the people laughed.The night came, and the entire city was shrouded in a mist of neon light. Daisie and Nollace returned to Taylorton after having their dinner.Her hair was wet as she got out of the shower. Nollace took over her towel and helped her to dry her hair.She sat in front of her dresser and looked at the person behind her through the mirror. There was a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she said, โNolly, Iโm really looking forward to our wedding.โโReally?โ Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. โIโm looking forward to it too.โโI can say that my life is perfect now, right? Since I can marry and walk down the aisle with the man I love the most.โHe laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. โYou know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.โDaisie turned her head around. โWhat are your wishes?โโMarry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.โShe was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
โYeah, itโs true,โ replied Zephir.โIt seems like youโve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.โ Naomi patted his shoulder. โI wish you all the best in your future endeavors.โ He smiled at her but did not say anything.โฆSoon, it was the end of the month. Their vacation had come to an end, and they returned to Bassburgh.Maisie and Nolan were waiting for them in the courtyard. After getting out of the car, Daisie ran up to them. โMommy! Daddy!โShe hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. โYouโre an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.โShe smiled back at them and said, โBut I know Iโll always be your kid in your eyes.โMaisie chuckled and looked at the other people. โIt seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.โFreyja and Cameron went to look for their kids after they went into the house. Charm and her two cousins were staying in the same room. All of them were sl
Nollace looked at them. โWhat a coincidence.โโMorrison and I were here earlier than you guys,โ said Leah. โWe only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.โDaisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, โThen you should stay a few more days with us.โAfter Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. โSheโs my sister-in-law, Freyja, and sheโs my sister. Her name is Daisie.โโIโve seen them before at your wedding,โ said Morrison. โYour sister is my wifeโs classmate. She has told me before.โโSince when did I become your wife? Thereโs a chance I may not marry you in the future,โ said Leah.โWeโre already engaged. If you donโt want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?โ Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, โEngaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?โ Leah cleared her throat and replied, โWell, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, โ$10 for three chances.โโ$10 for three chances only? Thatโs expensive,โ commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, โIโm the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.โ Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, โLet's just give him the money. It isn't easy for them to set up a stall here anyway, so let's have some fun.โAfter that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, โPlease give us six hoops.โThe stall owner gave her six hoops. She had her eyes set on a bracelet. Although she knew it was fake, it was rather beautiful. She held a hoop and threw it toward the bracelet.However, she did not get it.She threw another two hoops at the bracelet, but her attempts failed, much to her chagrin. She had only three hoops left.Seeing that Daisie was prepared to give up, Cameron took over the rest of the hoops in her hand and said, โLeave it to me.โShe squinted and aimed at the bracelet. After that, she threw the hoop at it an
The night of the old town was silent. The air was filled with nothing but the humming of insects. There was a lamp hanging outside of the tent on the grass. The atmosphere was quiet. Daisie was tossing and turning in the sleeping bag as sleep just wouldn't come to her. Suddenly, an arm appeared across her waist as she was brought into a chest. โWhatโs the matter? You canโt sleep?โโYeahโฆโ She buried her head in his chest and said, โI want to go to take a leak, but Iโm a little bit scared.โNollace kissed her forehead and said, โIโll go with you then.โBoth of them came out of the tent. Nollace took a flashlight and led Daisie to a row of trees in the distance. Daisie turned her head and said, โYou wait for me here.โNollace nodded. โJust shout my name if you need anything.โShe walked into the forest and stopped in front of a tree not far away from Nollace.After she had done her business, she hastily got out of the forest and held tightly to Nollaceโs arm. โAlright, letโs go