‘I’ve always thought that Zephir was a gentle and kind big brother who’s considerate and would put others in front of himself. But after learning of these events, I only realize just how terrifyingly paranoid and selfish he is.‘As for Lisa’s incident, he did do everything for me, but he never told me anything about it. Even if I wanted to stop being friends with Lisa, I had never considered forcing Lisa to drop out of school.‘This time around, he wanted to use Tiffany because she was turning me into a target. Although his original intention was not to hurt me but to target Nollace, his selfish behavior still hurt me indirectly, didn’t it?’Nollace took her into his arms and rested his chin on the top of her head. “The reason I didn’t go after him is that he didn’t really hurt you. That’s why I’m letting him go this time around. But if something similar happens again, I’ll surely settle the new and old scores once and for all with him.”Daisie was startled and pursed her lips. “Ar
Colton looked down at the baby in his arms. “She’s my daughter, Charm, short for Charmaine.”Titus stretched his neck forward and stretched out his hand eagerly. “Show me my great-great-granddaughter.”Titus held Charm in his arms. Charm was not asleep and was sucking on her thumb while staring at Titus with her big round eyes, not even making a single noise.“Oh my, why is this little girl still sucking on her fingers? That’s very dirty. Take it out.”Titus took Charmaine’s teeny thumb out of her mouth. She pouted for a split second before immediately bursting out crying.Titus was caught off guard and bewildered.Freyja put the spare pacifier into Charm’s mouth, and the little baby stopped crying instantly and started sucking on the pacifier.Titus looked at the brilliant eyes of the little girl, and his stone-cold heart could not help but melt.Colton walked to the couch and sat down. “Dad, Grandpa, hasn’t Waylon arrived yet?”Titus handed the child to Freyja and turned aro
“Why can’t I get worked up because of her?” Titus looked dissatisfied. “Did you hear what she just said? She doesn’t want to marry into the Goldmanns! Does she even know what she’s talking about? Wayne is an excellent man. Other women can’t even dream about laying their hands on him, and this girl is disgusted when she’s been blessed with an opportunity that other girls would fight each other to the death for?”‘This old man is just nitpicking now.’Cameron crossed her arms. “Since when did I say I’m disgusted by him? Didn’t you think that I’m too weak to support the Goldmanns as its future matriarch? Then I’ll just prove to you that you’re right.”“You—”“What about me? I’ve never been humiliated to this extent ever since I was born. You make it sound like I’m trying to curry favor with the Goldmanns. If I were to know that I’d run into you here, I wouldn’t have come.”After saying that, she turned her face away and snorted.‘No matter what, I’m the one who’s being wronged here,
“No, this is between us, so you better not get my father involved.”‘He wants to complain about me to Dad? Over my dead body!’Nicholas smiled. “Father, why are you making things difficult for the young lady?”“I’m making things hard for her? She’s the one who’s making things hard for me. She’s been embarrassing me like I’m nothing. Does my reputation in the family look like something that can be trampled on?”Titus looked upset.Cameron muttered, “My reputation is worth something too.”Titus was shocked when he heard her refute. “Look, she’s talking back at me again. What a presumptuous woman. I must talk to her father about her attitude.”Cameron’s eyes widened. “You’re quite an unreasonable geezer!”Titus nodded. “Yes, I’ve always been, and I’ll always be unreasonable. What do you plan to do about that?”Cameron took a deep breath and forced a smile. “A truly great person knows when to yield. I’ll apologize for what I’ve done; I’m sorry.”Titus turned his face away arrogan
After dinner, Waylon asked Cameron to return to Emperon first. Daisie and Nollace gave her a ride because it was on their way home. In the car, Daisie saw that Cameron had her eyes on the view outside and wasn’t speaking.She pressed her lips together and asked, “Cameron, how do you feel about my brother?”Cameron paused and looked back. “He’s fine. Why?”“Do you not like him?”“I… didn’t say that.” Cameron looked down. “Shouldn’t getting married be something that both parties agree to? I don’t want to get married yet.”She had been tricked into registering for their marriage, and now she was being rushed into having a wedding. She hadn’t really thought about it and didn’t want to get married before doing that. Daisie stopped speaking. The car stopped outside Emperon, and Cameron got out.After Cameron entered the house, Daisie leaned back in her seat. “Nolly, do you think that Sunny is being selfish for pushing Cameron and Waylon to be together?”He had never asked for Ca
Cameron bit her lip. “Which restaurant is he at?”Daisie told her the address. Cameron hung up and left after picking up her coat. Daisie hid behind the wall and looked back at Nollace. “Nolly, do you think it’s going to work?”Nollace pulled her hat down lower. “Wear it properly. Don’t let anyone see you.”Waylon quickly showed up at the restaurant but didn’t see Daisie. A woman called out to him. “Mr. Goldmann?”He frowned as he turned and saw a woman sitting next to the window. It was Minzy. Waylon walked toward her and stopped at her table. “Ms. Holland, what brings you here?”Minzy was surprised. “Didn’t you ask to meet me?”Waylon squinted. “Me?”His eyes caught someone hiding behind a wall, and he connected the dots upon recalling the text Daisie had sent him.Waylon pulled out a chair and sat across from her. “I think someone asked you over by using my name. I’m sorry about that.”Minzy looked down. “Really? Who could have done that?”He glared in the directio
Cameron frowned. “What can she do?”Daisie took a deep breath. “Don’t underestimate a woman who fancies a man. She would be willing to do anything to get him.”Cameron was shocked. “Anything?”Daisie nodded. “Yes. What if she drugged him and got her way with him when he passed out? If she gets pregnant and forces my brother to marry her, you’re going to lose him.”Cameron took a sharp breath. “People do that?”Daisie advised. “I’m not lying. Waylon is like a sheep to her. Trust me. She’s going to order some wine for him.”Cameron wasn’t convinced, but Daisie immediately grabbed her arm. “Come with me if you don’t believe me.”“Hey, Daisie, hold on—” She was dragged over.They sat at a table in the corner a little further from them, and Daisie picked up the napkin to cover her face. “Wait and see.”Cameron covered her face too. “Is this a good idea?”Daisie said, “Don’t worry, he’s not going to notice us.”Even if he did, he wouldn’t expose them.Nollace, who was standing be
Daisie smirked. “She’s worried that Waylon will go with some other girl.”Nollace leaned in closer. “How are you going to thank me?”Daisie kissed him on his lips. He smiled and pinched her chin. “You’re getting bolder.”Daisie would blush when he kissed her, yet she was now taking the initiative. She looked at him. “Are you not satisfied?”He leaned in. “Not yet.”She was bashful. “Don’t be too greedy!”Meanwhile…Waylon and Cameron returned to the villa. He was removing his coat next to the door when Cameron turned back. “Why are you removing your coat?”He said, “I’m feeling a bit stuffy.”Cameron was surprised and remembered that he had drunk some wine. “Who said you could drink the wine?”He paused and raised his brows. “What’s wrong with that?”“Weren’t you afraid that she would drop something in there?” Cameron walked over and poked his shoulder. “If she drugs you and does something to you, you’re going to…”Waylon suddenly understood why she was so anxious.He
“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