Cameron choked on her own words. Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, and she seemed incoherent. “T-That’s because I owe you money. That’s why I’m letting you do whatever you want!”His eyes overflowed with hilarity, and he brushed his lips with his thumb. “Will the dignified Cameron Southern of the East Islands let others do whatever they want just because she owes them money?”Cameron struggled, intending to break free and get up, but Waylon had her contained in his arms, and his voice sounded hoarse. “If you keep moving around, I’ll lose control. When that happens, there’ll be nothing that I can do about it.”She froze, and her cheeks flushed again as she gnashed her teeth. “I’ll castrate you if you dare!”Waylon sneered lightly, raised his eyebrows, and asked, “Then what will you do in the future?”Smoke 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. “The weather has changed a lot recently, and you’re still wearing such thin clothing. Aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?”Freyja’s gaze shifted away. “Ms. Blueman came here today.”He responded with a light hum. “I know.”He 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. “Don’t you have anything to ask me?”Colton covered the back of her hand and turned to look at her. “Whenever you do something, you must have your own reasons. Why would you think that I’d question you about this?”Freyja lowered her gaze. “I’m sorry.”Colton took her into his arms. “Don’t make yourself feel upset, and if you’re upset about something, just come at me.”He had always kept the doctor’s suggestion not to provoke her emotions too much, not to mention that he did not care
Jessie quietly observed Colton’s expressions and saw that he was frowning. She thought about it and said, “I don’t know why Ms. Pruitt is so hostile toward me. Maybe it’s because she’s afraid that I might hurt Deedee. She really cares a lot about her.”Colton nodded and loosened his watch. “Deedee is her niece, so it makes total sense that she cares about her.”Jessie’s smile froze, but she added, “That’s true, but now that she’s pregnant, she shouldn’t only focus on Deedee. She should take care of her own child too.”Colton was silent in thought. Jessie looked at him. “Mr. Goldmann, seeing how much she cares about Deedee, what happens if Deedee refuses therapy? I’m worried about the child.”Colton snapped on his watch but paused and raised his brows at her when he heard what she said. “You don’t need to worry about that. Just focus on her treatment. I have a meeting, so I need to go now.”He 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 ‘niece’ 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 didn’t dare take them herself.Cameron picked one up and handed it to her.Deedee didn’t take it.Cameron held her little hand, helped her hold the cookie, smiled, and said, “Have some.”Deedee 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
Freyja walked to the flowerbed and watched the morning glories growing on the fence. “I know everything that he has done for me. I’m just not confident…”Waylon looked at her. “You have a choice. Trust yourself.”She paused. ‘Trust myself?’He looked toward the house and said, “If you don’t mind, you can let Deedee spend some time with Cameron.”Freyja thought about it. “I don’t, but Deedee…”“Don’t worry, I know about her issues. Children of that age aren’t difficult to heal. She just needs more joy.”Freyja thought about it for a moment. She was worried about letting Jessie work with Deedee, but what if Cameron was able to open up her heart?They walked into the house and saw Cameron sitting next to Deedee, teaching her how to play a game. Deedee, who has never played a mobile game, was filled with curiosity. She was immediately drawn by it once she got the hang of it and didn’t even hear when Freyja called her name.Freyja couldn’t believe it and could finally see that what
Waylon put his arm behind her seat and leaned in half an inch. “Learn to take care of Deedee then. Don’t lose her.”Cameron wasn’t happy. “Are you looking down on me?”He pecked her on the lips, but Cameron pushed her hand on his shoulder. “Don’t steal kisses!”Waylon got what he wanted. “I’m having fun.”He then drove the car away. The next day…Deedee sat in the garden staring at the door, waiting for someone. When a car stopped outside the gates, she got up excitedly, but her smile immediately disappeared when she saw the woman who got out.Jessie walked into the garden with her briefcase and saw her waiting in the garden. She squinted and walked over to Deedee. “Why are you here alone? Is your aunt not at home?”Deedee curled back and didn’t speak.Jessie looked around and could see no one, so she dropped her pretense. “Deedee, I like kids who obey. Didn’t I tell you that your aunt won’t like you if you don't obey?”Her little face turned pale. Jessie leaned down clo
Even if Cameron wasn’t friends with Freyja, she was insulted. ‘She even dragged Freyja into this. This woman sure is something.’Cameron walked closer to her. “It’s none of your business if I’m rude or not. You’re insulting the lady of the house in her own home. Have you no shame? Do you think you’re the lady of the house instead?”Jessie’s face dropped. “W-What are you talking about?”“Why are you panicking? You’re not going to be the lady of the house. I don’t think Coleman’s taste is so terrible that he would be attracted to a woman like you.”After Cameron said that, she immediately remembered who this woman was. ‘Isn’t she the one Wayne was reading about?’This woman was even more repulsive than Florence. Even though Florence was annoying, she was more straightforward with the insults. This one, on the other hand, was really good at pretending. Jessie’s face turned pale. “You…”It would be hard to explain if someone saw her if she threw a tantrum. She suppressed her ange
Jessie took over the tissue and said, “It’s nothing. It’s just about Deedee. Can I see Mr. Goldmann? I really have something very important to speak to him about.”Leonardo replied, “Mr. Goldmann is having a meeting right now. I’m afraid he can’t come out.”She replied, “It’s okay. I can wait for him.”Leonardo led her to the office. After roughly 30 minutes, the meeting ended. Leonardo told Colton that Jessie was there to see him when he returned to the office.He did not say anything back to Leonardo, and Leonardo couldn’t tell his emotions from his face. He pushed the door open and went into the office.When Jessie saw him, she rose to her feet. “Mr. Goldmann.”Colton stood behind the couch and looked at her deeply. It was true that he had told her before that she could come to see him as long as it was about Deedee. However, it seemed to him that she had been showing up before him too often. Not only that, but she was not talking about Deedee most of the time, and honestly, h
“Daisie.” Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. “You look so pretty today.”“Thank you,” Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. “I propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.”Daisie clinked glasses with her. “Same goes for you and Morrison.”After 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. “You were great earlier today.”She giggled. “Really?”Nolan added, “You’ll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.”Daisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. “Dad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisie’s hand.”“Consider yourself lucky.” Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. “You’d better treat my daughter well from now on.”Nollace glanced at Daisie. “Don’t worry. She’ll forever be my one and only.”Maisie 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 carriage—the 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. Patrick’s 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 Daisie’s hand and smiled suddenly. “You have sweaty palms.”Daisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, “I’m nervous.”He lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. “I’m here, so don’t be nervous. Just take it easy.”Daisie’s gaze landed on his wedding jacket. “You look nice in this uniform.”Nollace chuckled. “And my bride looks stunning too.”Arriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
“By the way, where’s Cameron?” asked Morrison.Waylon replied, “She’s accompanying her father on a stroll. I’m going to go meet them already, so I’ll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.”After saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. “He’s changed now that he has a wife.”“You’re speaking as if you haven’t changed.” Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. “Hey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.”Maisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. “Mrs. Goldmann.”Maisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. “Have you finished catching up?”“Of course. Didn’t you want to go to the Hathaways’ villa with Dad in the afternoon?”Nolan smiled. “I was waiting for you. We’re just going over to have a meal together.”Quincy walked up to Saydie’s side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. “Then I’ll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my mom’s jewelry company and design.”Nollace hugged her from behind. “You can do anything as long as you like it.”…The 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, “Godfather!”Strix 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, “Nolly, I’m really looking forward to our wedding.”“Really?” Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. “I’m looking forward to it too.”“I 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.”He laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. “You know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.”Daisie turned her head around. “What are your wishes?”“Marry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.”She was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
“Yeah, it’s true,” replied Zephir.“It seems like you’ve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.” Naomi patted his shoulder. “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.” He smiled at her but did not say anything.…Soon, 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. “Mommy! Daddy!”She hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. “You’re an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.”She smiled back at them and said, “But I know I’ll always be your kid in your eyes.”Maisie chuckled and looked at the other people. “It seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.”Freyja 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. “What a coincidence.”“Morrison and I were here earlier than you guys,” said Leah. “We only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.”Daisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, “Then you should stay a few more days with us.”After Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. “She’s my sister-in-law, Freyja, and she’s my sister. Her name is Daisie.”“I’ve seen them before at your wedding,” said Morrison. “Your sister is my wife’s classmate. She has told me before.”“Since when did I become your wife? There’s a chance I may not marry you in the future,” said Leah.“We’re already engaged. If you don’t want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?” Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, “Engaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?” Leah cleared her throat and replied, “Well, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, “$10 for three chances.”“$10 for three chances only? That’s expensive,” commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, “I’m the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.” Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, “Let'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.”After that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, “Please give us six hoops.”The 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, “Leave it to me.”She 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. “What’s the matter? You can’t sleep?”“Yeah…” She buried her head in his chest and said, “I want to go to take a leak, but I’m a little bit scared.”Nollace kissed her forehead and said, “I’ll go with you then.”Both 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, “You wait for me here.”Nollace nodded. “Just shout my name if you need anything.”She 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 Nollace’s arm. “Alright, let’s go